The Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, has released the third in a series of limited-edition expressions of its American Single Malt – The QuintEssential: The Untitled Cigar Malt Project.

“The vision for this release was a whiskey evoking the rich experience of a cigar,” Quint said in a news release. “It features bold notes of tobacco, a subtle hint of smoke, a balanced character and a lengthy finish.”

The release is a blend of single malts first aged in Cedar Ridge ex-bourbon barrels and finished in the following casks: first-fill Amontillado Sherry: Cedar Ridge Wine, a Madeira inspired wine made at Cedar Ridge; New French Oak, New American Oak, Char #3 and Peated Malt finished in a Ruby Port Cask.

“While each cask plays an important role in the blend, the peated malt delivers an important feature,” Quint added.  “This was a key element to the project, achieving a finish that lingers pleasantly, much like the subtle hint of smoke you might experience long after savoring a cigar. This is a whiskey I’ve envisioned for a long time, and I thoroughly enjoyed putting it together.”

The QuintEssential Untitled Cigar Malt Project follows The QuintEssential Pete & Sherri and The QuintEssential Portside. All of the QuintEssential releases have been well received by enthusiasts and professionals alike medaling in the World Whiskey Awards, The Ascot Awards and The Barleycorn Awards. The QuintEssential Portside scored 97 points from The Wine Enthusiast.

The QuintEssential Special Release: The Untitled Cigar Malt Project is bottled at 57.45% ABV with an SRP of $99.99.

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ABOUT CEDAR RIDGE 

In 2003, Jeff and Laurie Quint founded Cedar Ridge Distillery because they believed it was time for Iowa–the number one corn-producing state in the U.S.–to share its homegrown bourbon whiskey with the world. Today, as Iowa’s first and oldest distillery, Cedar Ridge Distillery provides premium Midwest whiskey from America’s grain belt, managing every step of production while allowing nature to be the ultimate guide. Influenced by its heritage of winemaking and roots in agriculture, Cedar Ridge Distillery consistently produces high-quality, award-winning products. Learn more at CedarRidgeDistillery.com.