High Proof American Rice Whiskey - J.T. Meleck Distillers

J.T. Meleck Distillers represents the perfect embodiment of innovation in American craft whiskey, creating the first-ever 100% rice whiskey featured in Blind Barrels. The Frugé family has deep roots in Louisiana agriculture, cultivating rice and crawfish for five generations on their 4,000-acre farm. Named after Uncle John Meleck who first grew rice on the original 20-acre plot, this distillery embraces authentic Southern tradition while pioneering new whiskey frontiers. Their High Proof American Rice Whiskey showcases the exceptional creamy texture and complex stone fruit notes possible from this overlooked grain, which has been used in whiskey production in countries like Japan and India but rarely in America until J.T. Meleck's groundbreaking efforts. As founder Mike Frugé says, "We're obsessively authentic, we do what we like and we do what we know about," resulting in a truly unique Louisiana classic that perfectly balances innovation, history, family tradition, and passion.