Rice apparently has a certain kind of oil in it that sort of gives you a mouthfeel that's warm and smooth.

Acadiana Business Today: Rice whiskey? Acadiana distiller to release craft spirit in time for the holidays

with Adam Daigle | Business editor

Good morning, Acadiana. Interesting news to bring to your inbox this morning, including the latest from Acadia Parish-based J.T. Meleck and its plans to release rice whiskey just before the Christmas holidays. "Rice apparently has a certain kind of oil in it that sort of gives you a mouthfeel that's warm and smooth," Michael Fruge said.

Rice whiskey? Acadiana distiller to release craft spirit in time for the holidays

Michael Frugé is finally reaping what he's sown at J.T. Meleck, his Acadia Parish distillery, as he prepares to release about 1,000 bottles of rice whiskey ahead of the holiday season. Read the story here.