Mississippi River Distilling Company: LeClaire, Iowa
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Mississippi River Distilling Company is a grain to glass distillery in Le Claire, Iowa, on the Mississippi River. It is best known for Cody Road rye.
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Mississippi River at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer / distillery | Mississippi River |
Country and region | Iowa, United States |
Ownership / operator | Founded by Ryan and Garrett Burchett |
History or founding | Brothers Ryan and Garrett Burchett started the distillery in 2010, according to a RackHouse Whiskey Club profile. Ryan had been a television meteorologist and Garrett worked designing… |
Whisky identity | Iowa craft whiskey associated with local family farms |
Visiting | Check the producer's current website for tours, visitor access and bookings. |
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Founders
Brothers Ryan and Garrett Burchett started the distillery in 2010, according to a RackHouse Whiskey Club profile. Ryan had been a television meteorologist and Garrett worked designing roads in Texas. The distillery says everything is made from grain sourced from farmers within 25 miles.
Place and idea
Le Claire is the birthplace of William Buffalo Bill Cody, born there in 1846, and the Cody Road range is named after him. The distillery says Midwest river towns were once a big source of rye whiskey, with rye replacing felled timber in the sandy soil, and that it set out to recreate that. Its Cody Road Rye is described as handmade from 100 percent rye. Seasonal spirits include Stone Fence Apple Cider Whiskey.
Visiting
The distillery is at 303 North Cody Road, Le Claire, Iowa 52753, and Iowa tourism material describes a visit with a tasting room upstairs.
Sources
RackHouse Whiskey Club, Mississippi River Distilling Company: A marriage of land and water (September 2018)
Mississippi River Distilling, Cody Road Rye page (mrdistilling.com), search summary
Whisky.com distillery database
Gaps
We have not confirmed current ownership, still details or output. If you have more information about this distillery, or spot something we have got wrong, contact Whisky Clan and we will update this profile.
What makes Mississippi River distinctive?
Iowa craft whiskey associated with local family farms
Mississippi River whisky bottle and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Cody Road Rye | NAS / varies | Check label | Iowa craft whiskey associated with local family farms |
Cody Road Bourbon | NAS / varies | Check label | Iowa craft whiskey associated with local family farms |
These expressions are documented or historical references, not a live shop catalogue. Check the official producer for current age, ABV, release date and stock.
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Frequently asked questions about Mississippi River
Where is Mississippi River?
Iowa, United States.
Who is behind Mississippi River?
Founded by Ryan and Garrett Burchett.
What is special about Mississippi River?
Iowa craft whiskey associated with local family farms.
Which whisky expressions are documented?
Cody Road Rye, Cody Road Bourbon. Stock and exact distillation origin may vary.
Can you visit Mississippi River?
Check the current distillery website for tours and opening arrangements before travelling.
Sources and editorial checks
Whisky Clan retains the original history and sources above. Ownership, whisky range and visitor conditions may change.
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