Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an 86-proof (43% ABV) straight bourbon in a 750mL bottle from Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa — the state's first licensed distillery since Prohibition. Made from 74% family-farmed Iowa corn, 14% malted rye, and 12% two-row malted barley and aged a minimum of three years, it earned TAG Global Spirits Awards Platinum and Best in Show in 2024. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
- Size: 750mL; aged minimum 3 years
- Mash bill: 74% Iowa corn, 14% malted rye, 12% two-row malted barley
- Origin: grain-to-glass, Swisher, Iowa — non-climate-controlled rickhouses
- Recognition: TAG Global Spirits Awards Platinum & Best in Show (2024); ASCOT Platinum (2024); Barleycorn Double Gold (2023)
Iowa's Best-Selling Bourbon
For two straight years, Cedar Ridge outsold every legacy brand — more than 100 of them — to become the No. 1 selling 750mL bourbon in Iowa, beating Maker's Mark and Jim Beam on their own turf by over 35%. The secret is grain-to-glass control and Iowa weather: rickhouses open to 100-degree annual swings push the whiskey in and out of the oak fast, building rich flavor in just three-plus years. Browse the Cedar Ridge Distillery collection and more bourbon whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Rich corn sweetness with caramel, toasted oak, and vanilla spice on the nose. The palate is full-bodied and classic — brown sugar, vanilla-frosted corn, butterscotch, and grassy undertones — finishing smooth with pleasant mouthfeel and balanced sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a single cube for the full Midwest character. At 86 proof it is also an ideal cocktail bourbon — try it in a classic Old Fashioned or a whiskey sour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cedar Ridge Bourbon made?
In Swisher, Iowa, just outside Iowa City — grain-to-glass, from Iowa-grown corn.
What is the mash bill of Cedar Ridge Bourbon?
74% corn, 14% malted rye, 12% two-row malted barley, aged in new charred American oak.
Has Cedar Ridge won awards?
Yes — including TAG Global Spirits Awards Platinum and Best in Show (2024), ASCOT Awards Platinum (2024), and Barleycorn Awards Double Gold (2023).
The Midwest in a bottle — order Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.