The mashbill of the Double Barrel Bourbon is 74% corn, 14% rye and 12% malted barley. Master Distiller Murphy Quint and his team transfer the Cedar Ridge flagship expression into a second, new American oak barrel, resulting in a 105 proof spirit.

This limited-edition Double Barrel Rye starts with the distillery’s rye that is poured into a second, new American oak barrel. The mashbill is 85% rye, 12% corn and 3% malted barley. The Double Barrel Rye is 105 proof.

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

The Cedar Ridge Distillery’s Annual Release Double Barrel Bourbon and Limited Release Double Barrel Rye are available now for $59.99 each.

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To mark the milestone, Master Distiller Murphy Quint finishing the Iowa bourbon, whose mashbill is 74% corn, 14% rye and 12% malted barley, in Tokaji, Ruby Port, Amontillado Sherry casks, and 2nd New American Oak barrels. Blended by Quint, the 110 proof expression highlights theCedar Ridge’s signature wine-barrel finishing techniques.

“To mark our 20th anniversary, I wanted to create a whiskey that honors our beginnings while also representing what we’ve evolved into,” Cedar Ridge Distillery Master Distiller Murphy Quint. “This release unites two cornerstones of our history—Iowa bourbon and wine—with the craft we’ve mastered in recent years: blending cask-finished whiskeys. The result is a wine-cask finished bourbon, a truly special release that brings our journey full circle.”

Cedar Ridge Distillery’s Anniversary Edition Bourbon is available for $59.99.

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The release is a blend of single malts first aged in Cedar Ridge ex-bourbon barrels and finished in the following casks: first-fill Amontillado Sherry: Cedar Ridge Wine, a Madeira inspired wine made at Cedar Ridge; New French Oak, New American Oak, Char #3 and Peated Malt finished in a Ruby Port Cask. It is bottled at 1214.9 proof.

“The vision for this release was a whiskey evoking the rich experience of a cigar,” said Cedar Ridge Distillery Master Blender Murphy Quint. “It features bold notes of tobacco, a subtle hint of smoke, a balanced character and a lengthy finish.”

“While each cask plays an important role in the blend, the peated malt delivers an important feature,” he adds. “Its smoky influence, though subtle due to being blended with non-peated single malts, lingers long on the finish, a transition that emerges after the initial notes of sherry and Madeira have faded. This was a key element to the project, achieving a finish that lingers pleasantly, much like the subtle hint of smoke you might experience long after savoring a cigar. This is a whiskey I’ve envisioned for a long time, and I thoroughly enjoyed putting it together.”

Named for Quint, previous QuintEssential releases included The QuintEssential Pete & Sherri and The QuintEssential Portside.

Cedar Ridge’s The QuintEssential: The Untitled Cigar Malt Project retails for $99.99.

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Midwestern whiskies stand out in the American whiskey landscape through a combination of the region’s agricultural legacy, climate conditions, and a culture that marries tradition with innovation. With access to diverse local grains, Midwestern distillers make spirits that deeply reflect their local terroir, drawing on a farming heritage that can be savored in every bottle.

Lost Lantern’s new Spring Collection celebrates these regional attributes. The release features seven distinct bottlings, each highlighting what makes whiskey from the Midwest so compelling: Far-Flung Rye (a multi-distillery blend of rye whiskies from across the Midwest) and six single casks from distilleries across the region. The collection features the return of three previous Lost Lantern partners—Starlight Distillery, Cedar Ridge, and Tom’s Foolery, as well as three new distillery partners, Wisconsin’s’ Wollersheim Distillery, Illinois’ Few Spirits, and Ohio’s Middle West Spirits. This release includes Lost Lantern’s first-ever whiskies from Wisconsin and Illinois, as well as its first multi-state rye blend.

If you’re not yet talking about whiskey from there, Lost Lantern plans to change that. “The Midwest is one of the most exciting and dynamic whiskey regions in the United States, yet it’s one that whiskey drinkers often overlook,” says Lost Lantern Co-Founder Nora Ganley-Roper. “Other regions like the Pacific Northwest and Texas may have a higher profile, but distilleries across the Midwest are making truly wonderful, world-class whiskies. This is especially true for bourbon and rye, and we’ve found that many of the best whiskies of the Midwest exhibit a complex yet soft and creamy character. Lost Lantern’s Midwest Collection is designed to showcase some of these whiskies and help whiskey lovers explore a region that has truly come into its own.”

Far-Flung Rye is Lost Lantern’s first blend of straight rye whiskey proves that some of the country’s best rye whiskey comes from the Midwest. This special release brings together a blend of straight ryes, ranging from four to nine years old, from five of the finest distilleries in the region: Cedar Ridge, Middle West Spirits, Starlight Distillery , Tom’s Foolery Distillery, and Wollersheim Distillery Aged 4 years, this expression is 121.6 proof and yielded 486 bottles.

Starlight Distillery is part of Huber’s Orchard & Winery, an Indiana institution since 1843. Ted Huber started Starlight in 2001 to capture the flavors of Indiana grain and fruit from the place his family has farmed for seven generations. This straight bourbon whiskey was aged in a 53-gallon barrel for 6 years, including two years in Vermont. It was made with 60% corn, 20% malted barley, 10% rye, and 10% wheat. It has a rich and creamy nose, with notes of cherry, nutmeg, fresh oak, and chocolate on the palate. Very spicy and full, with a long finish. Aged 6 years, Starlight Distillery Indiana Straight Bourbon Single Cask is bottled at 118.7 proof and yielded 132 bottles.

Established in the 19th century, Wollersheim is a family-owned winery and distillery. Its grain-to-glass whiskies truly reflect Wisconsin’s climate and agricultural heritage. This 5-year-old straight bourbon whiskey was made from 66% corn, 22% rye, and 12% malted barley, all locally grown. An intense and powerful cool-climate northern bourbon with notes of leather, chocolate oranges, and pipe tobacco on the nose, and hints of chocolate mousse, dry grain, and spice-blackened meat on the palate. Aged 5 years, Wollersheim Distillery Wisconsin Straight Bourbon Single Caskis bottled at 131.2 proof and yielded 200 bottles.

A pioneer of American craft spirits, FEW has distilled award-winning grain-to-glass whiskies since 2011 in a unique urban setting outside Chicago. This straight bourbon whiskey, Lost Lantern’s first from FEW Spirits and Illinois, was distilled from 70% corn, 20% rye, and 10% malted barley and aged for 5 years in a 53-gallon new American oak barrel. It has warm, sweet notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and French vanilla on the nose. The palate has a rich and rounded spice, a soft, creamy texture, and notes of milk chocolate and cinnamon rolls. The finish is long and warming. Aged 5 years, Few Spirits Illinois Straight Bourbon Single Cask is bottled at 124.6 Proof and yielded 200 bottles.

This family-owned distillery uses traditional, labor-intensive methods to make whiskey, including wooden fermenters and pot still distillation. Their whiskies embody the cold, snowy climate of Ohio’s snowbelt. Aged for 9 years in a 53-gallon barrel, making it the oldest whiskey Lost Lantern has released, this straight rye whiskey was made from 70% winter rye and 30% malted rye. It is fresh and elegant, with hints of fresh-cut grass and lemon on the nose and rich rye spice, lemon custard, and balanced oak on the palate. It has an extremely long, warm finish. Aged 9 years, Tom’s Foolery 9-Year-Old Ohio Straight Rye Single Cask is bottled at 116.5 proof and yielded 170 bottles.

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Middle West Spirits is one of the Midwest’s largest and most ambitious independent distilleries. This four-grain straight rye whiskey is made with dark pumpernickel rye grain, giving it a full, toasty, chocolatey, and earthy flavor. It was aged for 4 years in a 53-gallon new oak barrel from Speyside Cooperage. It has notes of rich chocolate mousse and warm rye spice on the nose, with cocoa nibs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and leatherbound books on the palate. It is Lost Lantern’s first release from Middle West. Aged 4 years, Middle West Ohio Straight Rye Single Cask is bottled at 126 Proof and yielded 197 bottles.

Cedar Ridge has been farming and distilling spirits in Swisher, Iowa, owned by the Quint family, for decades. The area’s dramatic seasonal temperature swings help create whiskies with a soft, clean, yet spicy character. An exceptional cask, this is an elegant and powerful wheat whiskey made from 100% malted white winter wheat that was aged for 6 years in a 53-gallon barrel. It has a very spicy nose, with notes of black cherry and vanilla shortbread on the nose. The palate is bold and warm, with hints of baking spice and cinnamon coffee cake. Aged 6 years, Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Wheat Single Cask is bottled at 123.1 Proof and yielded 203 bottles.

Far-Flung Rye retails for $100, Starlight Distillery Indiana Straight Bourbon Single Cask retails for $90. Wollersheim Distillery Wisconsin Straight Bourbon Single Cask retails for $90. Few Spirits Illinois Straight Bourbon Single Cask retails for $90. Tom’s Foolery 9-Year-Old Ohio Straight Rye Single Cask retails for $120. Middle West Ohio Straight Rye Single Cask for $90. Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Wheat Single Cask retails for $90.

Lost Lantern’s Midwest collection will be available for purchase at its new tasting room in Vergennes, VT  and online.

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It is crafted and bottled at 96 Proof at Cedar Ridge Distillery, each batch is prepared according to a proprietary recipe, resulting in a flavor profile that includes cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.

Committed to a sustainable future, The Beverly plants one tree in partnership with Trees for the Future for every bottle sold. The American oak barrels used to age the whiskey are crafted from trees that are 80-100 years old, making it the company’s mission to plant one tree for every bottle sold. With over 250 million trees planted, Trees for the Future is a valuable partner in combating deforestation and creating a healthier planet.

The Beverly High Rye is priced between $59.99-$69.99 and is available online through ReserveBar.com.

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