Cedar Ridge Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey

Overview
Cedar Ridge Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey is an annual Iowa release from the state's first post-prohibition distillery, crafted to commemorate the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act with a four-year-old straight rye meeting strict federal standards for purity and aging.

Specs at a glance

Good to know
Produced at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery in Swisher, Iowa—opened in 2005 and run by three generations—the whiskey program began in 2010. This Bottled-in-Bond expression adheres to U.S. requirements: aged at least four years in a bonded warehouse, single distillery origin, and bottled at exactly 100 proof without additives.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Cinnamon and apple mingle with vanilla, oak, and subtle musty grain notes.
• Palate: Light upfront with prominent oak and ethanol; a subtler rye character emerges.
• Finish: Black pepper and vanilla build spice and depth, mellowing into a long, thin progression; water unlocks anise, toasted oak, roasted tea, and tannin.

Notable details

• Production: Aged four years in a federally bonded warehouse, non-chill filtered, with very long thin legs.
• Lineage: From Cedar Ridge, Iowa's third-largest bourbon producer by market share.
• Availability: Seasonal release available at select retailers in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota.

"A lighter rye that develops spice and depth on the finish and especially with water." – The Whiskey Wash

Closing
A straightforward, water-responsive rye suited for those seeking subtle progression in an American straight style.

Sources

[1] Thewhiskeywash – "Cedar Ridge Straight Rye Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond Review"

[2] Bourbonguy – "Cedar Ridge Bottled-in-Bond Rye"