River Basin & French Truck Coffee Cordial

About River Basin

River Basin Distillery is a New Orleans company producing American rye that brings the history of American whiskey full circle. In the 19th century, New Orleans was the whiskey drinking capital of the nation. Distillers from Tennessee to Pennsylvania shipped their whiskey in oak barrels down the Mississippi River. In the 1820’s, bourbon was in such high demand in The Big Easy that every available barrel from fish to nail storage was repurposed for its transportation, with their inside charred to prevent contamination. The journey took several months, and by the time the shipments arrived in New Orleans, the clear spirit put into the barrels turned into delicious amber liquor, taking on the flavors and color of the wood. Thus, New Orleans serendipitously played a key role in developing the process of aging American whiskey in charred oak barrels that give the bourbon its peculiar crimson-hued tint.

River Basin Distillery does not only honor the American heritage, but is also committed to protecting it. Partnering with the non-profit Coalition to Restore Costal Louisiana, the company pledged to donate a portion of all proceeds to preserving the Louisiana wetlands also known as Bayou.