Cedar Ridge Distillery announced the release of Portside II, a limited release small-batch Iowa bourbon finished in three different casks. Inspired by the distillery’s 2023 QuintEssential Special Release of the same name, it will be available beginning today at a suggested retail price of $59.99.

Portside II begins with Cedar Ridge’s flagship Iowa bourbon, aged in New American Oak. It is then finished in New French Oak, First-Fill Amontillado Sherry, and First-Fill Port casks. The Port casks come from Portugal, California, and the distillery’s own Estate. The whiskey is bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV).

“The original Portside is one of my all-time favorite blends, and Portside II is our chance to push that idea further,” Master Distiller Murphy Quint said in a news release. “Up front, you’ll find the same heavy fig, raisin, and black cherry that defined the original release, but on the finish the bourbon takes over and pulls it in a direction of its own. It’s the first time I’ve moved a concept from one category of whiskey to another, and I really enjoyed the challenge.” 

The bourbon is made from a mashbill of 74% corn, 14% rye, and 12% malted barley. 

According to Quint, “Experimenting with cask finishing allows us to explore the full range of flavor different casks bring to our whiskey.” 

Portside II at a Glance:

• Type: Small batch Iowa bourbon, limited release
• Mashbill: 74% corn, 14% rye, 12% malted barley
• Aging: New American Oak
• Finishing: New French Oak, First-Fill Amontillado Sherry, First-Fill Port
• Proof / ABV: 115 proof / 57.5%
• Size: 750 mL
• MSRP: $59.99

This new offering will be available through  retailers in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, South Dakota, California & Florida / Direct to Consumers in 45 states

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ABOUT CEDAR RIDGE

Founded by Jeff and Laurie Quint, The Cedar Ridge Distillery just celebrated its 20^th Anniversary.  As Iowa’s first and oldest distillery the 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, the Cedar Ridge Distillery consistently produces high-quality, award-winning products. Learn more at https://cedarridgedistillery.com/.