Cedar Ridge Distillery

Overview of the Distillery

Cedar Ridge Distillery is located in rural Swisher, Iowa, and combines a winery, a distillery, and a large visitor area under one roof. The business is family-owned and produces both award-winning wines and spirits on site. The facility is described as the only combined winery/distillery in the state and as the first licensed distillery in Iowa since Prohibition. In addition to production, the site includes tasting rooms, a restaurant, tours, and an extensive program of concerts and private events.

History

Family-owned Winery and Distillery

Cedar Ridge is built as a family-owned business that combines wine production, distillation, and a large visitor and events area at the same address in Swisher. The facility houses production facilities for both wine and spirits and also serves as a gathering place with tasting rooms, a restaurant, and concerts.

First Licensed Distillery in the State Since Prohibition

The facility is noted as the first licensed distillery in Iowa since Prohibition and is described as the only combined winery/distillery in the state. This position is part of the site's identity and branding of the production of award-winning wines and internationally recognized spirits.

Raw Materials and Production

Key production characteristics include production of both wine and spirits on the same site, family-owned operation, position as the only combined winery/distillery in Iowa, and described as the first licensed distillery in Iowa since Prohibition.

Whiskies

The range includes both wines and a range of spirits, including whiskey, all produced on site. The products are marketed as award-winning and internationally recognized, and purchases are offered in an on-site shop along with special membership and club programs such as the "Backpack Bottle Club" and private barrel programs. The exact product lineup is regularly featured in the shop's selection and via the club's offerings.

Visit the Distillery

Visitors can experience an active visitor site with a tasting room, tours, tastings and on-site shop sales. There are set opening hours for the tasting room on weekdays and for weekend brunch and lunch periods; the kitchen closes earlier on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and the bar also has shorter hours during these periods. Regular concerts and private events are held, and the company offers programs such as private barrel options and a membership club for regular guests. The phone number is provided for practical inquiries.

The stated hours are MONDAY - FRIDAY 11-9; SATURDAY 11-5; SUNDAY Brunch 9-1 | Lunch 12-5; *Kitchen closes at 4pm | Bar closes at 4:30pm on Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays.

Philosophy and Craft

Cedar Ridge builds its profile on family-owned operation, local roots, and the production of both wine and spirits at the same address. The slogan "Authentic By Nature" reflects a focus on authenticity and local connection, while the combination of production and an active visitor program underscores the desire to both produce and showcase the production to the public.