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Whiskey Review: Cedar Ridge Wheat Whiskey

Cedar Ridge Wheat Whiskey comes from the great agricultural state of Iowa. It's an excellent choice for beer lovers and light whiskey aficionados.

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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
The nose was a touch solventy, but opened up with some air. The aromas skew towards fruit or beer rather than the spice cabinet of bourbon or rye. Notes of apple, banana, unripe plum, and banana bread are clearly identifiable over a light caramel note reminiscent of Werther’s Original candies. It’s very light on oak.
Palate:
Soft and light on the palate. The flavor is strongly wheat-y, with very limited contributions from the barrel. There’s a pleasant banana-clove phenolic character reminiscent of Belgian Wit beer as well as a somewhat steely, metallic quality. The overall impression is mild, affable, and easy-drinking. Finish: Citrusy and sweet-sour, with a brief, tingly finish. This is an unpretentious, light, grain-forward whiskey with a lot of fun yeast character and surprising finesse. If you’re interested in exploring whiskeys made from unusual grain bills (or just like Belgian beers!), this might be something you really enjoy. A great value at $37 for a 750ml bottle. 85 points.
Finish:
Citrusy and sweet-sour, with a brief, tingly finish.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Margarett Waterbury

Margarett Waterbury is the author of "Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland's Whiskies" and a full-time freelance writer and editor specializing in the beverage industry. Her work has graced the pages of numerous publications, including Whisky Advocate, Food and Wine, Spirited Magazine, Artisan Spirit, Edible Seattle, Sip Northwest, Civil Eats, Travel Oregon, and many others. She also boasts editorial experience as the former managing editor of Edible Portland and as a co-founder and former managing editor of The Whiskey Wash. In recognition of her talent, Margarett received the Alan Lodge Young Drinks Writer of the Year award in 2017 and was awarded fellowships for the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in 2017 and 2019.

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