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June 14 will be here soon, and there are many
ways to observe National Bourbon Day. A good
start is to mix your own bourbon-based cocktails.
Try your hand at an old classic-such as a whiskey
sour or old fashioned-a trendy modern drink, or
concoct one of your own. Another option is to visit
a local distillery. Today, there are more distilleries
in Iowa making bourbon than ever before. Take a
tour, sample their drinks, and learn how the distillers produce such great flavors.
Here are a few Iowa bourbons to test drive:

3-OAKS DISTILLERY STRAIGHT BOURBON
WHISKEY
3-Oaks is a small, family owned and operated distillery in Northeast Iowa. They make hand-crafted
bourbon that matures for at least two years in new
oak barrels. Apple wood is added near the end of

Cody Road emphasizes local ingredients in its product named after William " Buffalo
Bill " Cody, who was born in LeClair.

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the aging process for extra flavor and
complexity.

CEDAR RIDGE IOWA STRAIGHT BOURBON
WHISKEY
Cedar Ridge was the first distillery to open in
the state since the 18th amendment to the US
Constitution, Prohibition, was ratified. Their
Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a medium-bodied
spirit, well balanced and very drinkable. This
award-winning tipple is produced from 74% family-farmed corn.

CODY ROAD BOURBON WHISKEY
Made by hand in LeClaire, Cody Road is a wheated
bourbon and, according to the distiller, perfect for
sipping. This spirit is named in honor of William
" Buffalo Bill " Cody, who was born in LeClaire. The
mash is made up of 70% corn sourced from
LeClaire, 20% Illinois wheat, and 10% unmalted
barley from Davenport. Cody Road matures for
two years prior to bottling.

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