Cedar Ridge Quintessential Special Release Portside (Unreleased)
6 years
Single Malt
Cedar Ridge Distillery
100% pale two-row malted barley
Nose
Big, bold, and meaty with deep maple notes and savory elements; grape skin character from first-fill port and sherry casks.
Palate
Complex and creatively stimulating with maple, nutty undertones, and savory depth; tannic feel with first-fill cask intensity while maintaining balance.
Finish
Rich and warming with lingering cask spice.
Overall Score
4.4 / 5
A creatively ambitious special release that showcases maximum first-fill cask influence while delivering big, bold flavors with artistic balance.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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