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Don’t Buy The 2026 J. Rieger Monogram Until You Watch This

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Is the ultra-limited 2026 J. Rieger & Co. Monogram Whiskey worth the $130 price tag? Join Wayne and Rebecca on Your Bourbon Journey as we unbox and taste the newly released 2026 J. Rieger Monogram Whiskey – Kansas City Whiskey Solera Reserve (Bottle 513 of only 1,000!), generously sent to us as a media sample.

Timed for International Sherry Week, this special release showcases true European Solera fractional blending across 10 historic 50- to 100-year-old Oloroso Sherry botas gifted by Spain’s legendary Bodegas Williams & Humbert. With components continuously marrying in the Solera system for 5 to 11 years—and featuring the highest straight rye percentage ever blended into Monogram (30%)—this 100-proof expression punches way above its weight class. Stick around until the end as we pull out our personal bottle of the 2025 J. Rieger Monogram (#1222 of 2,000) for a head-to-head blind-style comparison!

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J. Rieger & Co. Monogram Whiskey – Kansas City Whiskey Solera Reserve (2026 Edition)

  • Classification: Blended Whiskey / Kansas City Whiskey (Finished in Sherry Botas)
  • Company: Jacob Rieger & Company, LLC
  • Distillery: J. Rieger & Co. (Electric Park District, Kansas City, Missouri)
  • 2026 Bota Pyramid Blend: 45% Kansas City Whiskey, 30% Straight Rye Whiskey, 20% Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 5% Light Corn Whiskey
  • Age: NAS (5 to 11 years continuous Solera finishing)
  • Proof: 100 Proof (50% ABV)
  • Released: November 2026 (timed with International Sherry Week, Nov 2–8, 2026)
  • SRP: $130.00 (750ml)
  • Received: Bottle 513 of 1,000 November 7, 2026, (Distillery media sample) from J. Rieger & Co.

Buy online: jriegerco.com/shop-spirits


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NOTE: The spirit featured in this review was provided to us as a media sample by the producer for review purposes. We were not compensated for this video, and our opinions remain entirely our own. Please drink responsibly.

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J. Rieger & Co.: From Prohibition to Modern Icon

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Step into the rich history and modern revival of Kansas City whiskey with us! In this video, we’re diving deep into J. Rieger & Co., a legendary distillery with a story that spans over a century. We’ll explore their stunning, historic facility and get to the heart of what makes their spirits so unique.

First, we’re tasting three incredible spirits:

✴️ J. Rieger & Co. Monogram Whiskey 2025 Edition: This exclusive Kansas City Whiskey Solera Reserve is a limited-edition blend with a complex mash bill of 56% corn, 30% rye, and 14% malted barley. Bottled at 100 proof, only 2,000 of these special releases were produced.

✴️ J. Rieger & Co. Private Stock Bourbon: We got to bottle our own! This straight bourbon whiskey has an age statement of 5 years and 8 months, with a mash bill of 56% corn, 30% rye, and 14% malted barley. It was bottled at a robust 127.9 proof.

✴️ J. Rieger & Co. Caffè Amaro: An innovative blend of coffee liqueur and amaro, this spirit is made with Sumatra coffee and clocks in at 62 proof.

But it’s not all about the whiskey! We’ll also be giving you a tour of the distillery’s stunning space, and you’ll get to see the famous distillery slide in action. You don’t want to miss our visit to this amazing Kansas City landmark!

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✴️ Monogram Whiskey 2025 Edition

  • Kansas City Whiskey Solera Reserve
  • Distillery: J. Rieger & Co.
  • Bourbon Mash Bill: 56 Corn, 30% Rye, 14% Malted Barley
  • Rye Mash Bill: 96% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
  • Proof: 100
  • Other: 2000 bottles produced
  • Purchased: 07/25/25 for $130 at J. Rieger & Co

 Visit their site for details on the Oloroso sherry botas: https://www.jriegerco.com/our-spirits/monogram-whiskey

✴️ Private Stock Bourbon

  • Rieger Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: J. Rieger & Co.
  • Mash Bill: 56 Corn, 30% Rye, 14% Malted Barley
  • Sweet Mash Fermentation; pot still and column still
  • Age: 5 Years, 8 Months
  • Proof: 127.9
  • Other: Bottle-Your-Own Experience
  • Purchased: 07/25/25 for $85 at J. Rieger & Co

✴️ Caffè Amaro

  • Coffee Liqueur & Amaro
  • Distillery: J. Rieger & Co.
  • Coffee: Sumatra
  • Sweetener: Evaporated Cane Syrup
  • Proof: 62
  • Purchased: 07/25/25 for $32 at J. Rieger & Co

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NOTE: The spirits in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.