River Roots 8 Year Old Single Barrel Exclusive Release #BR-422-VS8 'Velvet Reins' Brandy Barrel Finished Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey (2026) 75cl
1 of 60 bottles from a leftover barrel.
An Exclusive Release from River Roots distillery for visitors who come all the way to Cleveland. River Roots “Velvet Reins” is an 8‑year‑7‑month‑old Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey finished in a brandy barrel for three years, offering a complex, layered profile with rye spice, vanilla, and fruit notes
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Stone fruit, raisin, walnut, apple, maraschino cherry, subtle vegetal hints
Palate: Rye spice, vanilla, marzipan, oak, dark cherry
Finish: Black pepper, allspice, cut grass, tobacco — rye character lingers, brandy notes recede quickly
About River Roots Barrel Co
Our company roots were planted along the Cuyahoga River by residents of Cleveland with a passion for all spirits (though, admittedly, we completely geek out over bourbon and rye whiskey). We know what a good pour tastes like, so we set out on a mission to find the best barrels of whiskey in the world to share with fellow enthusiasts.
The dream of a boutique whiskey establishment began with Ryan Lintz and Tom Gray sipping bourbon in the backyard. Ryan and Michael Boland, who had met through the Cleveland Bourbon Club, then began seriously investigating how this wild idea could become a reality. Michael Boland’s existing connections with Cleveland celebrity chef Michael Symon helped to forge great relationships among those who would become the key members of the team. River Roots was created by a group of people both passionate and knowledgeable about whiskey with the simple mission of curating the best selection of spirits.
At River Roots, every barrel that gets selected must meet the extremely high standards of our team. River Roots is a brand built on integrity and a commitment to making sure that if our name is on the label, our customers know that they are getting a top tier product. We aim to select the best of what the United States and the world has to offer and bring it straight to you.
51.2% ABV
75cl
