{"title":"Cedar Ridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eJeff and Laurie Quint opened Cedar Ridge in Swisher, Iowa, in 2005, the state's first licensed distillery since Prohibition. It began as a winery and still runs one. Its finishing casks come out of its own cellar wet with wine, port or brandy rather than dry from a broker. Wet wood still holds what it held, so the fruit reaches the whiskey and not just the oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mash bill is 74% Iowa corn, 14% malted rye, 12% malted barley, aged in rickhouses open to yearly swings over 100 degrees. The distillery puts its angel's share at 18% against an industry 12%. Barrel Proof is 116 proof, non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cedar-ridge-barrel-proof-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Product:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIowa's cornfields have never tasted quite like this. Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon is the full-strength, uncut expression of the distillery's flagship mash bill — 74% corn, 14% malted rye, and 12% malted barley — bottled straight from the barrel at 116 proof without chill filtration. Aged in char #3 American oak inside non-climate-controlled rickhouses, the whiskey endures Iowa's dramatic swings between scorching summers and brutal winters, pushing deep into the wood and pulling back out rich with caramel, spice, and oak tannin. What you get in the bottle is exactly what the barrel made — nothing added, nothing taken away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Cedar Ridge Distillery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCedar Ridge was founded in 2005 by Jeff and Laurie Quint, making it the first licensed distillery in Iowa since Prohibition — a status Jeff earned by lobbying the state government himself. The Quint family's connection to farming and distilling stretches back to 1881, when their great-grandfather emigrated from Germany to Iowa and began working the land. Jeff's son Murphy joined the operation in 2014 and now serves as Master Distiller, pushing the program further into barrel innovation and single malt territory. Cedar Ridge has since been named Distillery of the Year by the American Distilling Institute and has claimed the title of the number one selling bourbon in Iowa — the only state in the country where a Kentucky distillery doesn't hold that spot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116 (non-chill filtered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMashbill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74% Corn \/ 14% Malted Rye \/ 12% Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Char:\u003c\/strong\u003e #3 American Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar Ridge Distillery, Swisher, Iowa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich corn sweetness, caramel, toasted oak, vanilla spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, dark chocolate, roasted corn, peppery rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, oak tannin, baking spice, lingering sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cedar Ridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45131546230979,"sku":"850029721147","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5038\/0227\/files\/hf_20260506_213710_e76e177c-81dc-496e-8c3d-4d00dc650fe3.png?v=1782159775"},{"product_id":"cedar-ridge-double-barrel-iowa-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"Discover the Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Iowa Bourbon Whiskey, a small-batch gem crafted with precision and passion. At 105 proof, this release promises a bold and intense flavor experience, enhanced by its unique double-barrel maturation. Cedar Ridge, a pioneer in Iowa's whiskey scene, is celebrated for its innovative approach and dedication to quality, using locally sourced corn and char #3 barrels. Expect a rich tapestry of flavors with every sip, from the sweet and spiced nose to the full-bodied palate and a lingering, warm finish. 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