This month, Whiskey Network is proud to celebrate our friends at Cedar Ridge on their 20th anniversary. On this special occasion, I have the honor of reviewing one of their expressions.
This is their original, Iowa Bourbon, first aged in new American oak, then finished in Estate Port wine casks for added complexity at 94 proof.
As you will see in the tasting notes, this is a tasty port-finished bourbon that puts a smile on your face!
Cedar Ridge Small Batch Port Cask Finished Bourbon
Class: Finished Bourbon
Price: $59.99
Notes:
Full Mashbill:
- NAS. First aged in new American oak barrels
- Finished in Estate Port wine casks
- Mashbill is (74% corn, 14% Malted Rye, 12% malted barley)
- Bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof)
Nose: 80/100
Cherries, stone fruits, caramel and vanilla, followed by hints of red wine. Overall, a pleasant nose.
Palate: 85/100
Cherry, vanilla, and stone fruits with overtones of the Port Wine.
Finish: 80/100
A medium finish of vanilla, cherries, and a spicy oak.
Overall: 81.6/100
Recommendation: If you’re a fan of Port wine, you will enjoy this one! I highly recommend picking up a bottle.
About Cedar Ridge (from the distillery):
The Quint family has farmed and distilled spirits for generations. In 2005, Jeff Quint founded Cedar Ridge because he believed it was time for Iowa–the number one corn-producing state in the U.S.–to share its homegrown Bourbon Whiskey with the world. 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” and “Best American Craft Whiskey” at the 2016 New York World Spirits Competition.
From our American Single Malt to our Iowa Bourbon, each bottle of Cedar Ridge whiskey offers the best of authentic Iowa craftsmanship.
Iowa is home to the most fertile soil in the world. We’re proud of our reputation as a farming state. Local access to the highest-quality corn on earth helps us craft the finest bourbon you can find.
Explore our product pages to learn all that goes into making each Cedar Ridge whiskey.
