J Rieger & Co | 2021 Monogram Oloroso Bota #4 | Single Cask Rye Whiskey

Whiskey: J Rieger & Co | 2021 Monogram Oloroso Bota #4 | Single Cask Rye
Rieger’s 2021 Monogram Whiskey consists of a blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys that were between 5 & 10 years old when they entered the Monogram Solera in 2015. For the past 6 years, the Straight Rye was exclusively finished in one cask, Bota #4. This extremely limited release (539 bottles) combines elements of rich deep fruit with the characteristic nuttiness of Oloroso Sherry and spices.
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Size: 750ML
Proof: 110 (55% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: J. Rieger & Co. distillery
Bota #4 is a single 500-liter century-old Sherry cask that was once part of the legendary Williams and Humbert Solera Especial. Traditional solera utilizes a system of fractional blending made famous in Jerez, Spain. The process of replenishing the casks, commonly referred to as Solera, adds complexity and character over time. In the 3 previous releases of Monogram Whiskey – 2017, 2018, and 2020, Cask #4 provided a tiny part of the blend due to its profoundly unique character and bold flavors. In a unique departure from our previous releases, the 2021 Monogram Whiskey release consists of only this single cask, and its bold, intense, flavors.
J Rieger & Co | 2021 Monogram Oloroso Bota #4 | Single Cask Rye Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: The opening aroma is reminiscent of Spring flowers. This is surprising considering the age and intensity of this Whiskey. It’s actually bright and green and fresh. There are also bright, fruity notes of tamarind, papaya and cola.
Palate: On the first entry to the palate is charred honeycomb – a deep sweetness that is covered with ash and char, molasses, tar, toasted marshmallow and deep, dried, dark fruits like prune and raisin. The sweet and savory flavors mingle and dance in harmony – spicy tobacco leads to decadent butter pecan ice cream. Salty, toasted pumpernickel bread leads to chocolate-covered almonds. There is a deep, dry, earthy leather quality that seems to echo throughout higher-note flavors of mint, eucalyptus, black tea, and clover honey. The complexity is so rich and layered that you hardly notice that it’s 110 proof.
Finish: The texture is creamy and elegant, with a long, lingering finish.
Distillery Information
J. Rieger & Co. is a Kansas City, Missouri distillery, founded by Jacob Rieger in 1887 and was shut down in December 1919 due to the onset of federal Prohibition. The brand was reestablished in 2014 by co-founders Andy Rieger and Ryan Maybee and is the first legal distillery in Kansas City, Missouri since Prohibition.