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Iowa’s Cedar Ridge is launching its annual Anniversary Release whiskey

By Christopher Osburn Aug 25, 2026 4:00 PM

Cedar Ridge Anniversary Edition Bourbon — Cedar Ridge

If you’ve never tried any whiskey from Cedar Ridge, what exactly are you waiting for? The popular Iowa-based distillery was founded by Jeff and Laurie Quint in 2005. Over the past 20+ years, it has gained quite a following for its award-winning whiskeys. While you can’t go wrong with any expression from this iconic distillery, the state’s first and oldest distillery recently announced the launch of its Anniversary Release whiskey.

Cedar Ridge Anniversary Edition Bourbon

Under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, Cedar Ridge is announcing the release of the 2026 version of its Anniversary Edition. This limited-edition bourbon is the second in this new, annual series.

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The 2026 release is set to pay tribute to the Distillery’s 21^st birthday. The limited-edition bourbon begins with a mash bill of 74% corn. 14% rye, and 12% malted barley. It’s finished in five unique barrels, including Madeira, Napa Cabernet, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Tawny Port, and Tokaji casks. It’s blended by Quint to create a nuanced, memorable, balanced whiskey that perfectly celebrates this Midwest whiskey staple.

This 112-proof expression is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks; this is a great choice for late summer or early fall sipping around a backyard campfire on an unseasonably chilly evening.

“This year’s Anniversary Edition features some truly incredible cask-finished bourbons, including a few I’m working with for the first time. I wanted to keep a similar foundation to last year’s release with sherry and Tokaji finishes. Still, I chose PX sherry to work with instead of my usual Amontillado,” says Quint.

“The Madeira and Napa Cabernet casks are what really push this blend in a new direction. The 2025 edition was our most popular release ever — I’m proud of how this one builds on that and excited for people to experience the 2026 version.”

Where can I buy it?

To say that the 2026 Cedar Ridge Anniversary Bourbon is a limited release is an understatement. If you want to get a bottle for yourself, you better act fast. This limited release expression is available at the Cedar Ridge Distillery in Iowa, online, and at select whiskey retailers for the suggested retail price of $64.99 for a 750ml bottle. For more information about this expression and all the whiskeys in Cedar Ridge’s portfolio, visit CedarRidgeDistillery.com.

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