Cedar Ridge uses malted rye in it’s mash bill unlike most rye whiskeys, malt, the rye grains are soaked in water to germinate, then given a blast of hot air. Malting the rye generates an enzyme that is naturally helpful in the mashing process and adds weight and complex flavors of toast and biscuit to the whiskey. AWARDS 2017 Blue Lifestyle Seal of Approval – GOLD 2016 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition – 91 POINTS 2016 International Craft Spirits Awards – GOLD 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – GOLD 2016 Beverage Testing Institute – 83 POINTS