Jaime Siefken assumes president role & Murphy Quint assumes master distiller role at Cedar Ridge Distillery

[Erik Owens]

Jamie Siefken will assume the role of President and General Manager of the privately held Cedar Ridge Distillery and Murphy Quint will assume the Master Distiller role while continuing
in his role as Director of Operations, effective immediately announced Jeff Quint, Founder and CEO. Murphy becomes the second-generation Master Distiller.
“Building Cedar Ridge with my wife Laurie has been the greatest achievement of my career.  Were proud we’ve been embraced by the local Iowa community and that our products have won over the taste buds of whiskey enthusiasts across the country.  Were especially proud our son Murphy will take over as the second-generation Master Distiller and know that the distillery is poised for continued growth under an experienced executive team being led by Jamie
Siefken.”
Over the past several years, Cedar Ridge Bourbon has become the best-selling bourbon in Iowa, outperforming all other 750ml bourbons in terms of sales. Under Jamie’s leadership the sales
team has expanded the footprint at retail and is now available on and off premise in 32 states, through a strategic partnership with Chopin Imports Limited. During this time Murphy has also
expanded the portfolio with highly sought after limited editions.
“The growth of Cedar Ridge has been remarkable both as a brand and as a destination in Iowa and beyond,” says Jeff Quint who will remain CEO of the Swisher, Iowa distillery.
Under Murphy’s direction the distillery has expanded its portfolio of award-winning bourbons and introduced The QuintEssential, one of the first American Single Malts launched and the winner of several double gold and gold medals. It's an incredible honor to receive the title of Master Distiller. While this badge bears my name, it wouldnt exist without the unwavering
support and dedication of the entire Cedar Ridge Operations Team. Their passion fuels mine, and together we'll write a bold new chapter in our whiskey legacy;

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ABOUT CEDAR RIDGE
In 2003, Jeff and Laurie Quint founded Cedar Ridge Distillery because they believed it was time for Iowa–the number one corn-producing state in the U.S.–to share its homegrown bourbon whiskey with the world. Today, as Iowa’s first and oldest distillery, Cedar Ridge Distillery provides premium Midwest whiskey from America’s grain belt, managing every step of production while allowing nature to be the ultimate guide. Influenced by its heritage of winemaking and roots in agriculture, Cedar Ridge Distillery consistently produces high-quality, award-winning products. Learn more at CedarRidgeDistillery.com. 
For more information: Laura Baddish, lbaddish@baddishgroup.com