Cedar Ridge Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

Cedar Ridge Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 43% ABV (86 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Cedar Ridge Straight Bourbon is crafted from 74% Iowa-grown corn, 14% malted rye, and 12% malted barley. Distilled and aged for at least three years in char #3 American oak barrels within non–climate-controlled rickhouses, it draws depth from Midwest weather swings. Bottled at 86 proof, it offers a smooth-bodied, corn-forward sipping bourbon.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet corn, toasted caramel, vanilla, and light spice with subtle oak
Palate: Honeyed corn sweetness transitions to butterscotch, spiced apple, gentle rye warmth, and roasted almond
Finish: Clean and lingering with toasted oak and soft malt notes

What Makes It Special

• Made with locally sourced Iowa corn and grains

• Aged under dramatic temperature swings in outdoor warehouses

• Veteran award-winner: Platinum at TAG and ASCOT, Double Gold from Barleycorn

• Bottled at 86 proof for easy drinking while still delivering flavor

• Small-batch, grain-to-glass ethos rooted in regional terroir

How to Enjoy

Serve neat or over ice to appreciate its balance. Also shines in simple cocktails like a Classic Old Fashioned or Bourbon Sour.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the mash bill?
   74% corn, 14% malted rye, 12% malted barley.

2. How long is it aged?
   At least three years in char #3 oak.

3. What’s the proof?
   Bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV).

4. Is it climate-controlled?
   No—rickhouses expose barrels to full Midwest seasonal cycles.

5. Does it have awards?
   Yes—recent honors include Platinum and Double Gold medals.

6. Is it grain-to-glass?
   Yes—Cedar Ridge oversees grain sourcing, distilling, and aging on-site.