Cedar Ridge Straight Rye Whiskey is a malted-rye straight rye from Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa, bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV).
Cedar Ridge Distillery sits in Swisher, Iowa, in the heart of corn country, and is about leaving a legacy of whiskey in the Midwest. Its master blender, Murphy Quint, approaches every barrel as different, with its own strengths and limitations to discover.
Unlike most rye whiskeys, Cedar Ridge uses malted rye in its mash bill. To malt it, 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. The mash bill is 85% rye, 12% corn and 3% malted barley.
The nose is alluring and complex, with baked apples, honey, roasted almonds and caramel, accented by clove, allspice and nutmeg. The palate follows with a lush fruit and caramel core and waves of brown spice, oak, hints of leather and black pepper. Medium to full bodied, it is vibrant, with a bright acidity that keeps it in balance.
The whiskey has earned Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2016), Gold at the International Craft Spirits Awards (2016) and 91 points at the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition (2016). A rich, spicy rye that works as well neat as it does in a classic cocktail.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Baked apple, honey, roasted almond, caramel, clove.
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Palate: Fruit and caramel core, brown spice, oak, leather, black pepper.
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Finish: Bright and balanced.
Specifications
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Distillery: Cedar Ridge Distillery, Swisher, Iowa
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Style: Straight rye whiskey
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Mash bill: 85% rye (malted), 12% corn, 3% malted barley
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or let its spice lead a Manhattan or a Sazerac.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes it different?
Cedar Ridge uses malted rye, which adds toast and biscuit flavors.
Where is it made?
Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa.
What is the mash bill?
85% rye, 12% corn, 3% malted barley.
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