Swisher-based Cedar Ridge Distillery has announced management changes at the family-owned business.
Effective immediately, Jamie Siefken will assume the role of president and general manager and Murphy Quint will assume the master distiller role while continuing in his role as director of operations. Murphy Quint becomes the second-generation master distiller.
“Building Cedar Ridge with my wife Laurie has been the greatest achievement of my career. We’re 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. We’re 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,” said Jeff Quint, founder and CEO of Cedar Ridge.
Over the past several years, Cedar Ridge Bourbon has become the best-selling bourbon in Iowa. Under Mr. Siefken’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 Quint has also expanded the portfolio with highly sought after limited editions.
Under Murphy Quint’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.
