Whiskey Review: Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey

Initially sidles up to the tongue with the subdued, velvety sweetness of honey butter. However, that sweetness quickly evolves into a progressively more tingly burn that eclipses the other flavors. The burn continues building until swallowed, then gives way to the charred, caramel sweetness of a crème brûlée crust, without notes of the aforementioned autumnal spices, along with persistent tingles toward the back of the tongue and mouth. Conclusion: While the aroma promises a complex blend of flavors – a combination of scents that transports me, personally, to a cool, October night by the fire – the whiskey falls short of that promise after it hits the palate. A smooth first impression turns to a generally indiscriminate harshness that dominates the palate even after swallowing. Still, Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey is above average for its price and would be well-suited for classic cocktails. FINAL SCORE: 77/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF RIEGER’S KANSAS CITY WHISKEY]