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Cedar Ridge
The QuintEssential American Single Malt Whiskey
Category: American Single Malt Whiskey
Date Tasted:
7/30/2021
Country: USA
Alcohol: 46%
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90 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$59
Cedar Ridge
The QuintEssential American Single Malt Whiskey
Category: American Single Malt Whiskey
Date Tasted:
7/30/2021
Country: USA
Alcohol: 46%
Gold color. Aromas of roasted figs, dates, crumpets, and honey-drizzled apples with a supple, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length grilled plantain, minerals, and hints of white flowers finish. A delicately peated American Single Malt with a mellow personality.
Tasting Info
Style:
Spicy & Smoky
Aroma:
roasted figs, dates, crumpets, and honey-drizzled apples
Flavor:
grilled plantain, minerals, and hints of white flowers
Smoothness:
Smooth
Finish:
Normal
Enjoy:
neat, on the rocks, with cigars and with drops of water
Bottom Line:
A delicately peated American Single Malt with a mellow personality.
The Producer
Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
1441 Marak Rd NW
Swisher, IA 52338
USA
1 319-319-857-4300
crwine.com/whiskey
Their Portfolio
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Cedar Ridge The QuintEssential American Single Malt Whiskey
46%
(USA) $59.00.
American Single Malt Whiskey
Serve in a Glencairn Ganadian Whisky Glass
About
American Single Malt Whiskey
A newer and still-evolving category, American Single Malt Whiskey must meet the following requirements:
Must be composed of 100% malted barley.
Must be distilled entirely at one distillery.
Must be mashed, distilled, and matured in the United States of America.
Must be matured in oak casks with capacity no larger than 700 liters.
Must be distilled to no more than 160 proof and bottled at a minimum of 80 proof.
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