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Cedar Ridge Distillery drops its highly anticipated double barrel whiskeys

If you like double barreled whiskeys, Cedar Ridge has you covered

By Christopher Osburn Nov 5, 2025 3:42 AM

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If you’re a fan of double barrel whiskeys, you’ll be excited to learn that the folks at Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Distiller Murphy Quint, are set to release the 2025 Double Barrel Bourbon and Double Barrel Rye Expressions.

2025 Cedar Ridge Double expressions

These expressions might be limited, but they will be available at select whiskey retailers throughout the US beginning on November 7^th. Now for some details on each. The annual release of Double Barrel Bourbon begins with a mash bill of 74% corn, 14% rye, and 12% malted barley. It begins as the brand’s Cedar Ridge Flagship Iowa Bourbon before being transferred to a second, new American oak barrels. This results in a memorable 105-proof bourbon.

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The Limited Release Double Barrel Rye begins with a mash bill of 85% rye, 12% corn, and 3% malted barley. It starts as Cedar Ridge Straight Rye Whiskey. It’s added to a second, new American oak barrel with freshly charred oak staves. The final product is a multi-layered expression that features a bold 105-proof.

“This is one of the most anticipated releases we work on each year,” Quint says.

“Both releases show off our Iowa whiskeys in a unique way and shine the spotlight on our finishing technique,” he added. Both the Double Barrel Bourbon and Double Barrel Rye were finished in second New American Oak Cask.

Where can I buy them?

Both limited-edition expressions are available at select whiskey retailers nationwide and online for the suggested retail price of $59.99.

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