11-Year Triple Oak Bourbon
An aged Kentucky straight bourbon that undergoes triple oak treatment, developing deeper flavor complexity through extended wood contact.
About
River Roots Barrel Company is a Cleveland, Ohio-based spirits curator and distillery founded in 2019 by Chef Michael Symon and Tammy Karpinski. Located along the Cuyahoga River at 3236 W 121st Street, they specialize in curating the finest whiskey barrels from across the country, offering single barrel, small batch, and premium finished spirits. Their flagship offerings include single barrel bourbons and ryes, Founder’s Reserve small batch blends, and experimental finished products finished in port wine barrels, honey-coated barrels, and other specialty casks.
Spirits
Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels
A cask strength small batch bourbon finished in port wine barrels, delivering rich, fortified wine notes alongside traditional bourbon character.
Cask Strength Premium Small Batch
Older age or high proof barrels blended together at cask strength without dilution, offering intense, uncut bourbon character.
Chapter One Exclusive Release 8-Year-Old Bourbon
An 8-year-old straight wheated bourbon with a mash bill of approximately 60% corn, 30% wheat, and 10% malted barley, emphasizing softness and sweetness over spice.
Founder's Reserve
Small batch blends crafted by combining complementary single barrels and slightly lowering the proof for a balanced, versatile spirit suitable for both neat drinking and cocktails.
Premium Finished Products
Limited experimental spirits finished in specialty casks including honey-coated barrels, port wine barrels, and multiple oak treatments for unique flavor profiles.
Single Barrel Bourbon
Straight bourbon whiskey bottled from a single 53-gallon oak barrel at barrel proof, offering unique flavor variations based on wood character and rickhouse storage location.
Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
Straight rye whiskey sourced from single barrels, sometimes finished in rum barrels for added tropical sweetness and complexity.