{"product_id":"cedar-ridge-2025-quintessential-american-single-malt-whiskey","title":"Cedar Ridge 2025 Quintessential American Single Malt Whiskey","description":"Cedar Ridge Quintessential American Single Malt Whiskey is a bold 119.7-proof single cask expression that showcases Iowa's innovative approach to American whiskey. This 2025 release from the Single Cask Series features peated malt finished in a Pinot Noir puncheon, creating a unique fusion of smoke, fruit, and American grain character that pushes the boundaries of what American single malt can be.\n\nCedar Ridge Distillery has been crafting authentic American spirits in Swisher, Iowa since 2005, earning recognition as a pioneer in the Midwest whiskey renaissance. Selected by Murphy Quint Master Blender, this single cask bottling represents the distillery's commitment to experimental aging and showcases how American terroir can create distinctive expressions that rival traditional whiskey regions.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Campfire smoke, dark cherry, toasted oak, vanilla bean, earthy peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked bacon, red wine tannins, caramel apple, black pepper, roasted malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long with lingering smoke, dried fruit, oak spice, wine-soaked wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Single Malt Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59.85% (119.7 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (No Age Statement)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCedar Ridge Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwisher, Iowa, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinot Noir Puncheon Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePN-24-04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Cask Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single cask bottlings with unique finishing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperimental Sippers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exploring the intersection of American whiskey and wine cask influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Strength Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-proof expressions that showcase raw distillery character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Single Malt Fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discovering innovative approaches to this emerging category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Cedar Ridge Quintessential American Single Malt taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedar Ridge Quintessential delivers a complex profile combining peated smoke with wine-influenced fruit notes. The Pinot Noir puncheon finishing adds layers of red fruit and tannins that complement the underlying smoky malt character, creating a uniquely American take on peated whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cedar Ridge Quintessential good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 119.7 proof, this expression works beautifully in spirit-forward cocktails where its complex smoke and fruit profile can shine. Try it in an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier where the wine finish adds interesting depth, though many will prefer to sip it neat or with a splash of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Cedar Ridge Quintessential?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart neat to appreciate the full cask strength intensity, then add a few drops of water to open up the smoke and fruit interplay. The high proof benefits from patience – let it rest in the glass to fully develop the wine cask influence and smoky complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Cedar Ridge release special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Single Cask Series bottling represents innovative American whiskey making, combining peated malt with Pinot Noir puncheon finishing – a technique rarely seen in American single malts. The Iowa terroir and experimental approach create a distinctive profile that showcases the creativity of American craft distilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cedar Ridge Quintessential worth the price?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and enthusiasts seeking unique American single malt expressions, this offers excellent value. The single cask bottling, innovative finishing technique, and cask strength presentation provide a premium experience that showcases Cedar Ridge's experimental prowess in the growing American single malt category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cedar Ridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42143288426551,"sku":"CR2025QASMW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/8843\/0135\/files\/front_362f1413-defa-452a-aba3-70f443bea305.jpg?v=1773678724","url":"https:\/\/dramstreet.com\/products\/cedar-ridge-2025-quintessential-american-single-malt-whiskey","provider":"Dram Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}