Cedar Ridge Iowa Bourbon Whiskey

**Broodwich** · 07-06-2010, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by colbycheese

Not to be a whiskey snob or anything... but, to be a "bourbon", it must be distilled in Bourbon, County, Kentucky. If it wasn't distilled in that county, then it is just regular whiskey.

It's kind of like bubbly around the world. If it is from Champagne, France, then it is Champagne - otherwise it is called sparkling wine.

Technically, bourbon can be made anywhere as long as it's 51% corn and it's aged 4+ years in new, charred oak barrels.

I still won't insult tradition and craftsmanship by purchasing anything made outside of Kentucky.

**colbycheese** · 07-06-2010, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Broodwich

Technically, bourbon can be made anywhere as long as it's 51% corn and it's aged 4+ years in new, charred oak barrels.

I still won't insult tradition and craftsmanship by purchasing anything made outside of Kentucky.

I've been known to indulge in some Maker's now and then; Pilot Knob for some special occasions. A man can never go wrong with Scotch either.

Now that I live in Carolina now It's kind of nice to get some "Mountain Dew"

now and again - especially after soaking peaches in it for several weeks.... mmm mmm good.

**Al_4_State** · 07-06-2010, 08:10 PM

I enjoy Bourbon, and quality products made in Iowa. I will be trying this.

Obviously, this will be a totally different animal than TR. As someone has said, rye is rye and bourbon is bourbon. They're both still whiskeys, but it's like Bud Light v. Guinness. Bud Light as an adjunct lager and Guinness is a Stout. Both are still "beer', but they are extremely different.

**Cybyassociation** · 07-06-2010, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

I enjoy Bourbon, and quality products made in Iowa. I will be trying this.

Obviously, this will be a totally different animal than TR. As someone has said, rye is rye and bourbon is bourbon. They're both still whiskeys, but it's like Bud Light v. Guinness. Bud Light as an adjunct lager and Guinness is a Stout. Both are still "beer', but they are extremely different.

If youre unable to find some, look me up around tailgating season, I'll be sure to have a bottle around the grill.

**ddisu** · 07-06-2010, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

I enjoy Bourbon, and quality products made in Iowa. I will be trying this.

Obviously, this will be a totally different animal than TR. As someone has said, rye is rye and bourbon is bourbon. They're both still whiskeys, but it's like Bud Light v. Guinness. Bud Light as an adjunct lager and Guinness is a Stout. Both are still "beer', but they are extremely different.

Just an fyi, there will be another distillery opening this winter in the Quad Cities. Distilling whiskey(bourbon and unaged whiskey), vodka, and gin. I'll have more details out on this soon.

**Hawkcigar** · 07-06-2010, 09:15 PM

I bought a bottle this weekend and gave it a try. Had some neat and some on the rocks. For my money I think I prefer Makers to this but all in all it's pretty good. My take on it was that it has a pretty clean, light taste. Definitely drinkable and I would call it a really good bourbon for someone who is just starting to get into whiskey a little bit.