Whiskey: Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon
This bourbon, which is the first distilled in Iowa since Prohibition, has earned three consecutive “Gold” ratings from the Beverage Testing Institute.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Cedar Ridge Dsitillery
For the best in bourbon, go straight to the heart of corn country – crafted of nearly 75% family-farmed corn and distilled to a higher proof, resulting in a more clean, approachable sipping whiskey. This is the best of the Midwest in a bottle!
Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: Super-rich vanilla nose with a little bit of fruit and little cooked agave.
Palate: Buttery-rich texture with some roasted tropical fruits in addition to notes of toffee and caramelized orange peel.
Finish: Notes of cinnamon, herbs and ginger.
Distillery Information
Cedar Ridge was the first licensed distillery in Iowa since Prohibition. After releasing its first batch of whiskey in 2010, Cedar Ridge Distillery quickly became a nationally recognized leader in craft spirits, winning multiple awards such as American Distilling Institute’s “2017 Distiller of the Year” or “Best American Craft Whiskey” at the 2016 New York World Spirits Competition.
