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Cedar Ridge Quintessential Special Release — Portside
6 years
American Single Malt
Cedar Ridge Distillery
Swisher, IA
100% pale two-row malted barley
Nose
Deep chocolate and purple-hued color indicative of ruby port cask influence; maple and savory notes with underlying complexity.
Palate
Big, bold, and meaty with savory character; grape skin and tannic sensations; nutty undertones; complex interplay of port, amontillado sherry, and virgin French oak influences.
Finish
Balanced despite maximum cask influence.
Top notch
A complex and artistic single malt marriage that showcases maximum cask influence through first-fill port, sherry, and virgin French oak, delivering a savory-sweet profile ideal for the creative palate.
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Forgettable
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