SWISHER, Iowa (Nov. 11, 2026) — Cedar Ridge Distillery is bringing a new twist to one of its most popular whiskey creations with the release of Portside II, a limited-edition Iowa bourbon finished in three different types of oak and wine casks.
Inspired by the distillery’s 2023 QuintEssential Special Release, Portside II takes the original concept into bourbon territory, combining the rich fruit characteristics of fortified wine casks with the bold character of Cedar Ridge’s flagship Iowa bourbon.
The whiskey begins with Cedar Ridge bourbon aged in new American oak before undergoing additional finishing in new French oak, first-fill Amontillado sherry casks and first-fill port casks sourced from Portugal, California and the distillery’s own estate…