Chapter Event: Cedar Ridge Tour and Social Evening
Business Acumen
From Grain to Glass Tour
Go behind the scenes at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery and discover what it takes to build a distillery
from the ground up. This guided tour walks you through the journey of turning local grains into finished
spirits—from distillation and aging to bringing products to market.
Perfect for whiskey lovers and curious minds alike, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at the craft, care, and
innovation behind every bottle.
Speakers
Jeff Quint
CPA
Jeff Quint is a CPA from Eastern Iowa who spent most of his early career as CFO or Founder for several start-up and high-growth companies. In 2005, he and his wife Laurie launched Cedar Ridge, which has become one of the region’s largest craft distilleries and wineries, specializing in family-farmed
grain-to-glass whiskey. In 2017, Cedar Ridge was named “Distillery of the Year” by the American Distilling Institute, ADI’s highest honor. In 2020, Cedar Ridge Bourbon became the #1 selling bourbon in Iowa, becoming the first craft-produced bourbon to achieve the #1 position in its home state.
