J. Rieger & Co.

J. Rieger & Co.

Resurrecting a Pre-Prohibition Behemoth

Resurrecting a Pre-Prohibition Behemoth

Resurrecting a Pre-Prohibition Behemoth

The descendant of a long-forgotten whiskey distiller came to us with nothing but a few scraps of pre-prohibition recipes. There was no business plan, no artwork and no funding. Simply a desire to bring this company back to life.

The descendant of a long-forgotten whiskey distiller came to us with nothing but a few scraps of pre-prohibition recipes. There was no business plan, no artwork and no funding. Simply a desire to bring this company back to life.

The descendant of a long-forgotten whiskey distiller came to us with nothing but a few scraps of pre-prohibition recipes. There was no business plan, no artwork and no funding. Simply a desire to bring this company back to life.

Industry

Industry

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Capabilities

Capabilities

Strategy, Creative, Production, Post Production

Strategy, Creative, Production, Post Production

Industry

Food & Beverage

Capabilities

Strategy, Creative, Production, Post Production

J. Reiger and Company antique sepia-toned company photo.
J. Reiger and Company antique sepia-toned company photo.
J. Reiger and Company antique sepia-toned company photo.
J. Reiger and Company antique sepia-toned company photo.

Mission

We came in on the ground floor, helping to secure initial funding and working together to author a business plan. From there we worked to craft a brand from the ashes of prohibition.

We came in on the ground floor, helping to secure initial funding and working together to author a business plan. From there we worked to craft a brand from the ashes of prohibition.

We came in on the ground floor, helping to secure initial funding and working together to author a business plan. From there we worked to craft a brand from the ashes of prohibition.

Approach

We developed a fully integrated brand and marketing system that pays homage to heritage while uniquely positioning the company in today’s market.

We developed a fully integrated brand and marketing system that pays homage to heritage while uniquely positioning the company in today’s market.

We developed a fully integrated brand and marketing system that pays homage to heritage while uniquely positioning the company in today’s market.

J. Reiger and Co graphic design creative work.
J. Reiger and Co graphic design creative work.
J. Reiger and Co graphic design creative work.
J. Reiger and Co graphic design creative work.
J. Reiger and Co original bottle and signage artwork.
J. Reiger and Co original bottle and signage artwork.
J. Reiger and Co original bottle and signage artwork.
J. Reiger and Co original bottle and signage artwork.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co updated brand design, logo, wordmark in red, black and gold.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co updated brand design, logo, wordmark in red, black and gold.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co updated brand design, logo, wordmark in red, black and gold.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co updated brand design, logo, wordmark in red, black and gold.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey bottle label designs.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey bottle label designs.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey bottle label designs.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey bottle label designs.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey bottle label design closeup.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey bottle label design closeup.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey bottle label design closeup.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey bottle label design closeup.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co brand mark and logo etched in glass, in cursive and on gold plate signage.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co brand mark and logo etched in glass, in cursive and on gold plate signage.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co brand mark and logo etched in glass, in cursive and on gold plate signage.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co brand mark and logo etched in glass, in cursive and on gold plate signage.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey barrel design.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey barrel design.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey barrel design.
WTADS client J. Reiger and Co whiskey barrel design.
JACOB REIGER & COMPANY Building.
JACOB REIGER & COMPANY Building.
JACOB REIGER & COMPANY Building.
JACOB REIGER & COMPANY Building.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 1.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 1.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 1.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 1.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 2.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 2.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 2.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 2.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 3.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 3.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 3.
WTADS client J. Reiger branding, photography and materials overhead photo with vignetting 3.

Results

We helped establish J. Rieger & Co as a nationally recognized distillery and a must-see Kansas City landmark. Continuing to this day, our partnership has led to one of our broadest portfolios including product campaign launches, brand extensions and partnerships, merchandise, content strategy, production and animation assets.

We helped establish J. Rieger & Co as a nationally recognized distillery and a must-see Kansas City landmark. Continuing to this day, our partnership has led to one of our broadest portfolios including product campaign launches, brand extensions and partnerships, merchandise, content strategy, production and animation assets.

We helped establish J. Rieger & Co as a nationally recognized distillery and a must-see Kansas City landmark. Continuing to this day, our partnership has led to one of our broadest portfolios including product campaign launches, brand extensions and partnerships, merchandise, content strategy, production and animation assets.