J. Rieger Private Stock: Tasting A 110 Proof Sweet Mash Bourbon With A Ten Year Pipe Tobacco Pairing

Send us Fan Mail We crack open a limited J. Rieger Private Stock 10 Year and chase why it tastes like a classic old-school bourbon even at 110 proof. Along the way we pair it with a decade-aged Cajun Cake pipe tobacco and discover how age, tannins, sweetness and Perique pepper play together.  • first impressions of the label, bottle design and “old whiskey” vibe  • tasting notes on sweetness, dryness, proof, body and a tight lingering finish  • what makes Kansas City whiskey distinct and why sherry shows up historically  • the JM Rieger backstory from 1887 roots to mail-order whiskey to a 2014 revival  • release details including distillery-only availability and the 300-bottle run  • sweet mash versus sour mash and why consistency is harder with sweet mash  • the mash bill surprise and why high rye does not always drink spicy  • pipe tobacco basics, what plume is and how a 10-year tin changes burn and flavour  • pairing results and how whiskey can mute or amplify Perique notes  If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes.  We can be reached on our website, whiskey tasterspomma.com, with any ideas for the show.  Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!