Cedar Ridge Distillery: Swisher, Iowa
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Cedar Ridge Distillery is listed in the Whisky Clan Distilleries collection as a distillery in Swisher, Iowa, in the United States.
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Cedar Ridge Distillery at a glance
Quick fact | Cedar Ridge Distillery |
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Distillery / producer | Cedar Ridge Distillery |
Location | Iowa, USA |
Research overview | Cedar Ridge Distillery is listed in the Whisky Clan Distilleries collection as a distillery in Swisher, Iowa, in the United States. |
Whisky Clan guide | History, production, bottles and visitor information |
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History and production
Iowa's first licensed distillery since Prohibition
WhiskyCast says Jeff and Laurie Quint started Cedar Ridge Distillery and Winery as a retirement lark. About 20 years after receiving their distilling licenses, it has grown from a rented garage space next to a liquor store into Iowa's largest distillery. Peated.com describes it as Iowa's first licensed distillery since Prohibition.
Founded: 2005 by Jeff and Laurie Quint in Swisher, Iowa
Bourbon: described as Iowa's top selling bourbons
Single malt: the distillery is winning awards for its American single malts
People: master distiller and blender Murphy Quint, their son
Cover photograph: Cedar Ridge distillery's actual maturing warehouse with branded oak casks in Iowa. Source: Travel Iowa. Reuse rights have not been independently confirmed.
Image source: Travel Iowa
Cedar Ridge Distillery whisky bottles and expressions
The producer and retailer sources below document these named whisky expressions. Older or collector editions may be unavailable. No tasting notes or Whisky Clan ratings are implied.
Bottle or expression | Documented style or detail |
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Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon | Original Iowa bourbon |
Rare, limited and historic whisky releases
These are producer-documented collector editions, annual batches or limited bottlings. Inclusion does not imply that they are still in stock.
Limited expression | What makes it notable |
|---|---|
Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Bourbon | Extra new-oak maturation, annual release |
Cedar Ridge Anniversary Edition 2026 | 2026 multi-cask finish; 56% |
Cedar Ridge Orange PX Sherry Bourbon | 2026 sherry-finish edition |
Cedar Ridge Port Cask Finished Bourbon | Estate port-cask finished bourbon |
Cedar Ridge Amontillado Sherry Finished Bourbon | Spanish Amontillado finished release |
Visiting Cedar Ridge Distillery
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Distillery
Where is Cedar Ridge Distillery?
The available research places the producer in Iowa, USA.
What is known about its background?
Cedar Ridge Distillery is listed in the Whisky Clan Distilleries collection as a distillery in Swisher, Iowa, in the United States.
Which whisky expressions does Cedar Ridge Distillery produce or bottle?
The guide lists Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon, Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Bourbon, Cedar Ridge Anniversary Edition 2026, Cedar Ridge Orange PX Sherry Bourbon. See the bottle and rare release tables for verified details.
Can I visit Cedar Ridge Distillery?
Check current visitor access and tour arrangements directly with the producer before travelling.
Sources and further reading
Further source read on 21 October 2026: WhiskyCast episode 1122 (17 August 2025) and Bartender Spirits Awards profile.
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