A bounded example of grain as declared regional identity. It does not prove lot custody or the source's sensory claim that rice mellows whiskey.
The producer profile links the former MKT railroad, local rice silos, grain selection, and a product-specific all-Texas grain claim.
Martini describes MKT Distillery using rice in its whiskey to honor Katy's rice history; its Conductor's Reserve is presented as using Texas-grown corn and barley with rice grown in Katy.
Complete-copy PDF sheets 460–461 and 465; displayed ebook pp. 417, 422
Complete-copy PDF sheets 460–461 and 465; displayed ebook pp. 417, 422
MKT Distillery
Fresh sequential audit2026-09-29: main text1–574 read, all-page visual survey completed. Evidence checked at Complete-copy PDF sheets 460–461 and 465; displayed ebook pp. 417, 422. Page numeric field now refers to the complete-copy PDF screen, superseding the184-screen selective capture. Verified means faithful to this2021 source, not independently confirmed current fact.
Evidence
Martini describes MKT Distillery using rice to honor Katy's rice history; its Conductor's Reserve is presented as using Texas-grown corn and barley with rice grown in Katy.
Context and interpretation
The profile links a railway and silo setting, declared grain origin, and product identity. This is a bounded regional example, not a lot-custody audit or proof that rice creates the stated sensory effect.
Verification
Fresh sequential audit2026-09-29: main text1–574 read, all-page visual survey completed. Evidence checked at Complete-copy PDF sheets 460–461 and 465; displayed ebook pp. 417, 422. Page numeric field now refers to the complete-copy PDF screen, superseding the184-screen selective capture. Verified means faithful to this2021 source, not independently confirmed current fact.