A special collaborative collection of whiskeys just released thanks to the partnership between Kansas City’s J. Rieger & Co. and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The J. Rieger NLBM Collection is available now for pre-sale purchase on J. Rieger & Co.’s website.
The Limited Edition Fielder’s Choice Collection of Whiskey benefits the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM), the world’s only museum dedicated solely to preserving the legacy of Negro Leagues baseball
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum would like to toast our friends at J. Rieger for partnering with us to celebrate the winning spirit of the Negro Leagues with this amazing commemorative collection of spirits and we look forward to the exciting launch.
Bob Kendrick, NLBM President
The Fielder’s Choice Collection is a limited-edition collection of spirits celebrates two of our country’s favorite pastimes: sipping fine spirits and enjoying the great American game of baseball. Each bottle features a retro label inspired by a beloved and iconic Negro Leagues team: the Kansas City Monarchs, the Chicago American Giants, the St. Louis Stars, and the Homestead Grays. And the spirits within are just as special, including our category-redefining Kansas City Whiskey, and the three components that make that whiskey: bourbon, rye, and light corn whiskey. A portion of proceeds benefits the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is an icon of Kansas City and we are beyond honored to be partnering with our friends there on this collection of spirits. We want to see the museum continue to flourish, preserving the incredible legacy of Negro Leagues baseball, for generations to come. Our entire team at J. Rieger & Co. is really excited about this collaboration, from the special whiskey expressions and collectible labels to the upcoming launch event at the distillery.
Andy Rieger, co-founder of J. Rieger & Co.
J. Rieger NLBM Collection boxed sets featuring all four whiskeys are available for pre-sale purchase for $200 per set and additional quantities of the Kansas City Monarchs edition will be sold individually.
KANSAS CITY MONARCHS
KANSAS CITY WHISKEY FINISHED IN KC BIER CO. BARRELS
ABV: 47% | PROOF: 94 | 750mL
This Kansas City Whiskey finished in KC Bier Co. barrels is inspired by the Kansas City Monarchs, the longest-running franchise in Negro Leagues history, 12-time league title holders, and two-time Negro World Series Champions. Of course, beer and baseball go hand in hand, and these beer casks add a uniquely malty character to our category-redefining Kansas City Whiskey. The 94 proof celebrates Monarch legend and Kansas City hero Buck O’Neil, who lived to 94 years of age.
HOMESTEAD GRAYS
SMALL BATCH STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
ABV: 50% | PROOF: 100 | 750mL
This Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey honors the Homestead Grays, ten-time league title holders and Negro World Series champions in 1943, 1944, and 1948. Pennsylvania is the birthplace of rye whiskey, and, like that state’s traditional ryes, this spirit has spice! Yet it is well balanced with complex aromas and rich flavors. A very special small batch run, this limited-edition spirit boasts 100 proof/50% ABV, celebrating the 50 years this popular team entertained crowds in the Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. areas.
ST. LOUIS STARS
SMALL BATCH STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
ABV: 47.5 | PROOF: 95 | 750mL
The St. Louis Stars were best known for winning three league titles in four years from 1928 to 1931. And this limited-edition Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be forever known as our first Small Batch Bourbon. A variation of our classic bourbon distillation of corn, rye, and malted barley, it’s rich, malty, and buttery with a unique character and personality. We love it neat or on the rocks but it’s also great in your favorite cocktails.
CHICAGO AMERICAN GIANTS
LIMITED-EDITION LIGHT CORN WHISKEY
ABV: 50% | PROOF: 100 | 750mL
In honor of the Chicago American Giants, the most dominant team in Black baseball in the early 1900s, including seven league titles and championship wins in both the 1926 and 1927 Negro World Series, our limited-edition Light Corn Whiskey tastes like the quintessential baseball snack – Cracker Jacks! This delicious spirit delivers notes of popcorn, caramel, and peanut brittle. While light corn whiskey is a blending component in Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey, this is the first time we’ve offered it as a stand-alone spirit.
About the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM), is the world’s only museum dedicated solely to preserving this incredible history. Until the NLBM opened its doors in the 1990s, this story lived only in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to see these great athletes play. Now, America’s untold story has a voice that’s being heard world wide.
The NLBM, a privately funded, not-for-profit organization, needs your support. Becoming a member keeps this powerful story alive so that future generations can discover the greatness of the Negro Leagues.
Don’t miss on this opportunity to find this unique J. Rieger NLBM Collection
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