Cedar Ridge's first foray into the world of single malts was through nearly two dozen single-barrel releases. Now, they're incorporating a variety of what would have been single-barrel releases and solera-aging them. They utilize an array of different cask types, and sizes, and even use different types of malted barley.
Aroma: caramel apple, heather honey and fresh fruit sets with the aroma of caramelized nuts.
Palate: less sweet than the aroma suggests, with dry notes of leather, vanilla oak and melted dark chocolate, with a hint of menthol and rich, juicy wine notes.
Finish: dry, smoky, lingering finish with a touch of oak spice.