Handcrafted from 100% pure malted barley, Cedar Ridge Single Malt first rests in a variety of unique finishing barrels, then is transferred into a solera tank where the flavors marry, resulting in a depth of character and complexity that is not achievable in a traditional single barrel aging system.
Cedar Ridge Single Malt Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: Strong notes of caramel apples and nutty aromas.
Palate: The palate is smooth, compelling and complex, with wine-forward notes.
Finish: Spicy finish.
Distillery Information
Nestled in a picturesque stretch of the Heartlands, just outside the town of Swisher in Eastern Iowa, sits Cedar Ridge Vineyards, Winery, and Distillery. Family-owned by Jeff and Laurie Quint, Jeff serves as both Master Distiller and Master Winemaker at the small operation, which has an outsized reputation for quality. Cedar Ridge — the first micro-distillery in the state — began distilling vodka back in 2005 before moving onto fruit liqueurs and, eventually, bourbon, crafting Iowa’s first bourbon whiskey since Prohibition.
