The Cedar Ridge Distillery has released the fourth in a series of limited-edition expressions of its award-winning American Single Malt, The QuintEssential: Wine Club, First Meeting.

“Rooted in our winery heritage, this release is a tribute to that legacy,” Master Blender Murphy Quint said in a news release. “While past expressions have included a foundation of either New American Oak or French Oak, this release exclusively features wine-finishing casks: Amontillado Sherry, Tokaji, Moscatel, and Pinot Noir. Each cask is complex in its own right, and I enjoyed the challenge of blending those complex flavor.s”

He continued, “Every QuintEssential Special Release is a labor of love and patience. Blending finishing casks to achieve the desired result is as much an art as a science, and like any creation, it often takes time to develop the full picture. This release truly tested my patience, but the extra time and care were well worth it. I’m thrilled with the final result and can’t wait to share this expression.”

The QuintEssential Wine Club, First Meeting, follows the Untitled Cigar Malt Project, The QuintEssential Pete & Sherri, and The QuintEssential Portside. Enthusiasts and professionals have embraced all of The QuintEssential releases, and they have been medaled in the World Whiskies Awards, The Ascot Awards, and The Barleycorn Awards. The QuintEssential Portside scored 97 points from The Wine Enthusiast. 

Available at the Cedar Ridge Distillery in Iowa and Online Pre-Sale, with additional states to follow, The QuintEssential Special Release: Wine Club, First Meeting is bottled at 118.1% abv and has 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 winemaking heritage and agricultural roots, Cedar Ridge Distillery consistently produces high-quality, award-winning products. Learn more at https://cedarridgedistillery.com/.