our whiskey
Cedar Ridge Whiskey from Iowa’s first distillery brings you the best Midwest whiskey from America’s beloved grain belt. Whether you are after a bottle of coveted Single Barrel selection or Multi-award winning Iowa Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Cedar Ridge whiskey will be your drink for celebrations, rough days, and any day in between.
Using Nature
as Our Guide
as Our Guide
We know that many people think of Iowa as just having corn – we’re perfectly fine with that. That means that we have the benefit of having the best product to make the best bourbon– Iowa Corn. Fine craftsmanship is a true reflection of Iowa’s mentality, where we do the best with what nature gives us, while maintaining minimal waste. The best corn and grains come from the most fertile soil found right here in America’s Grain Belt.
Straight
bourbon
whiskey
bourbon
whiskey
MASHBILL
74% corn
14% malted rye
12% 2-row malted barley
750 ml
86 proof
Medium-bodied Ideal Balance
For the best in bourbon, go straight to the heart of corn country – crafted of 74% family-farmed corn and distilled to a higher proof, resulting in a cleaner, more approachable sipping whiskey. This is the best of the Midwest in a bottle!
RECENT AWARDS
2018 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition – 91 POINTS
2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – GOLD
2017 Blue Lifestyle Seal of Approval – 91 POINTS
2016 International Craft Spirits Awards – GOLD
2016 North American Whiskey Competition – GOLD
2016 Beverage Testing Institute – 90 POINTS
Brilliant golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of caramel fruit cake, corn pudding, vanilla toffee, and rhubarb with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium-to-full body and an amusing, spiced peaches and pineapples, nuts and minerals finish. A smooth, fruity, well-composed bourbon that will be very versatile. – Tastings, 2016
The
QuintEssential™
QuintEssential™
MASHBILL
100% 2-row pale malted barley
750 ml
92 proof
RICH & COMPLEX
Handcrafted from 100% pure malted barley. Aged in American Oak and uniquely cask finished. Then meticulously married and matured using techniques honed over ten generations. With upfront deep stone fruit balanced by a subtle peat finish, this single malt sets the American Standard with a taste that’s perfectly RICH & COMPLEX.
RECENT AWARDS
2022 John Barleycorn – DOUBLE GOLD and “Best American Single Malt”
2022 ASCOT Award – Platinum
2021 John Barleycorn Award – GOLD and “Best American Single Malt”
2020 Whisky Advocate – 91 POINTS
2020 Beverage Testing Institute – 93 POINTS
2020 DISTILLER – 91 POINTS
2020 International Craft Competition – GOLD
Rated 5 out of 5 – The Whiskey Wash
Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of spiced mocha, gingerbread, fudge, coconut, and banana pancakes with a round, bright, dry light-to-medium body and a smooth, relaxed finish that presents notes of caramel cremes and rum raisin cake. A smooth sipping American Single Malt Whiskey best served neat or in classic stirred cocktails. – BTI, 2020
Slipknot
No. 9
Reserve
No. 9
Reserve
GRAINBILL POST BLEND
51% corn
35% malted rye
14% 2-row malted barley
750 ml
99 proof
Slipknot No. 9 Reserve
Slipknot and Cedar Ridge Distillery – two groups of people born and raised in Iowa, and committed to quality and hard work. We collaborated on “No. 9 Whiskey”, which in addition to Iowa corn, gets some extra spice from its rye content. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Live life, and always be safe. – Cheers, Clown
A blend of 4-5 yr. old straight rye and straight bourbon mashed, fermented, distilled and aged at the Cedar Ridge Distillery.
Think cinnamon, clove, butter and oak. As it hits the palate, it coats it with this goodness, buttery almost, dripping down the side of the cheeks and warms all throughout. There’s a comfort here, cornbread-like, with notes of fried apple pie, apricot and macaroon. It finishes medium to long with a hint of bananas foster. – Fred Minnick, Forbes
RECENT AWARDS
2021 John Barleycorn Award – DOUBLE GOLD
Named “Best American Celebrity Whiskey” by Fred Minnick in 2019 and 2020
Slipknot No. 9
Iowa Whiskey
Iowa Whiskey
GRAINBILL POST BLEND
51% corn
35% malted rye
14% 2-row malted barley
750 ml
90 proof
No. 9 Iowa Whiskey
Slipknot and Cedar Ridge Distillery – two groups of people born and raised in Iowa, and committed to quality and hard work. We collaborated on “No. 9 Whiskey”, which in addition to Iowa corn, gets some extra spice from its rye content. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Live life, and always be safe. – Cheers, Clown
A blend of 3-4 yr. old straight rye and straight bourbon mashed, fermented, distilled and aged at the Cedar Ridge Distillery.
It begins quite floral, with hints of honeysuckle and lily. Then, corn and caramel hit. On the palate, cornbread, jalapeño, apple butter and a hint of charred marshmallow. A lovely medium finish offers a hint of chocolate. This is very much a worthy everyday pour. – Fred Minnick, Forbes
Single Barrel Collection
MASHBILL
74% corn
14% malted rye
12% 2-row malted barley
750 ml
Cask Strength
Single Barrel Collection (S.B.C.)
The Single Barrel Collection (S.B.C.) is only comprised of barrels hand-selected by Head Distiller Murphy Quint. Each barrel is bottled at cask strength when he deems it ready and only available in limited quantities.
“Absolutely fantastic! I’d put it right up there with anything from Kentucky right now.”
– Fred Minnick, Wall Street Journal-Bestselling Author,
Bourbon Curator & Taster
AWARDS
2022 ASCOT Award – DOUBLE PLATINUM
2022 John Barleycorn – GOLD
wheat
whiskey
whiskey
MASHBILL
100% malted white wheat
750 ml
80 proof
Aromas of honey, cedar and vanilla
Technically a single malt, and the softest and sweetest of our whiskey expressions. Aged two years in American Oak barrels, this 100% malted winter wheat whiskey is a delicate yet flavorful spirit. While it’s definitely on the delicate side, it’s certainly not forgettable.
RECENT AWARDS
2017 Blue Lifestyle Seal of Approval – 92 POINTS
July 2017 Wine Enthusiast – 89 POINTS
2016 Beverage Testing Institute – 87 POINTS
Aromas of honey, cedar and vanilla are echoed on the earthy palate on this golden small-batch wheat whiskey. The exit is smoothed by creamy honey dotted with clove and cayenne heat. – Wine Enthusiast, 2017
straight
rye
whiskey
rye
whiskey
MASHBILL
51% malted rye
34% rye
12% corn
3% malted barley
750 ml
86 proof
Not like the rest
Unlike most rye whiskeys, Cedar Ridge uses malted rye in its mash bill. To malt, the rye grains are soaked in water to germinate, then given a blast of hot air. Malting the rye generates an enzyme that is naturally helpful in the mashing process and adds weight and complex flavors of toast and biscuit to the whiskey.
RECENT AWARDS
2017 Blue Lifestyle Seal of Approval – GOLD
2016 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition – 91 POINTS
2016 International Craft Spirits Awards – GOLD
2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – GOLD
2016 Beverage Testing Institute – 83 POINTS
The nose is so alluring and complex offering scents of baked apples, honey, roasted almonds, and caramel with accents of clove, allspice, and nutmeg. The palate in in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush fruit and caramel core with waves of brown spice, oak, and hints of leather, and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied with a rich fruit core while being vibrant with a bright dose of acidity providing perfect balance. – BevX, 2017
Bottled-in-Bond
rye
whiskey
rye
whiskey
MASHBILL
85% rye
12% corn
3% malted barley
750 ml
100 proof
Complex Flavor
This special release commemorates the 1897 Bottled-In-Bond Act. At 85%, this rye whiskey reflects the hard work of our harvester and their farm. The bold spice and hints of toasted biscuit up front are balanced by the sweetness of Iowa corn on its finish. At 100 proof you can taste the complexity that four years of our unpredictable Iowa climate imparted on this yearly special release.
- Aged in a Federally Bonded Warehouse
- All barrels harvested from the same season
- 4-years old
- Bottled at 100 Proof
Released annually in July.
Sir Maple
MASHBILL
74% corn
14% malted rye
12% 2-row malted barley
750 ml
86 proof
Sir Maple Iowa Bourbon Whiskey
Aging first in new American Oak, then transferring into ex-bourbon barrels that previously held 100% pure maple syrup for no less than 6 months, adds a subtle maple essence to our flagship Iowa Bourbon Whiskey.
This seasonal whiskey is released annually in September.
Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
MASHBILL
74% corn
14% malted rye
12% 2-row malted barley
750 ml
100 proof
Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon
The Bottled-in-Bond Act, passed in 1897, was created to regulate the quality of whiskey, requiring it be from one distillery, from one season, made by one distiller, and aged at a federally bonded warehouse for a minimum of 4 years at 100 proof. In accordance with This Act, Cedar Ridge Bottled-in-Bond Iowa Bourbon Whiskey was aged for 4 years and finished at 100 proof. “It’s the best juice we have on the property,” says Master Distiller Jeff Quint. This seasonal bourbon is released annually in July.
Learn more about Cedar Ridge’s 2021 Bottled-In-Bond release.
RECENT AWARDS
2022 ASCOT Award – PLATINUM
2021 John Barleycorn Society – GOLD
Double Barrel
bourbon
bourbon
MASHBILL
74% corn
14% rye
12% malted barley
750 ml
105 proof
Double Barrel Bourbon
For this annual release, we transferred our flagship Iowa bourbon into a second, new American oak barrel to capture the full-bodied flavors of its freshly charred staves. The secondary finishing cask draws out the bold qualities of our classic bourbon and the rich flavors of Iowa corn.
- Finished in secondary oak cask
- Limited quantities
- Made with 100% Iowa Corn
This seasonal bourbon is released annually in November.
AWARDSSingle Malt”
2022 John Barleycorn – DOUBLE GOLD
2022 New York International Spirits Competition – 95 points
Port Cask Bourbon
MASHBILL
74% Corn
14% Rye
12% Malted Barley
750 ml
94 proof
Port Cask Finished Bourbon
Our flagship, Iowa Bourbon, first aged in new American Oak, then finished in Estate Port wine casks for added complexity At 94 proof, this expression boasts a unique color and flavor of dried cherries and stone fruits, while the familiar vanilla and spice take a supporting role in the flavor profile. This seasonal bourbon is released annually in February.
- Finished in estate Port wine casks
- Limited quantities
- Made with Iowa corn
AUTHENTIC BY NATURE
Perfectly crafted award-winning whiskey from America’s heartland
