Cold Zero’s founders are proud-to-be-American veterans from the Special Operations community who were tired of drinking Russian vodka. That’s why we distill and bottle our premium spirits with Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa, one of the nation’s finest purveyors of spirits.
Casey was a member of the US Army Special Forces before retiring…
Chad has more than 25 years on Active Duty Service, with the majority of that time spent in the Special…
Leroy Petry is a retired Airborne Ranger, and the second living recipient of The Medal of Honor…
Ben joined the Army in 2000, deployed in the initial invasion to Iraq in 2003…
Nick is an active-duty Green Beret within The United States Army Special Forces…
In 2005, Jeff Quint founded Cedar Ridge Distillery because he 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 oldest distillery, Cedar Ridge provides premium Midwest whiskey from America’s grain belt, managing every step of production while allowing nature be the ultimate guide. Influenced by a heritage of wine making and roots in agriculture, Cedar Ridge consistently produces high-quality award-winning products.
RANK: SSG
CONFLICT / ERA: WAR ON TERRORISM
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
Years of service: 18
Casey was a member of the US Army Special Forces before retiring to start Cold Zero Spirits in his home state of Iowa.
RANK: SSG
CONFLICT / ERA: WAR ON TERRORISM
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
Years of service: 18
Casey was a member of the US Army Special Forces before retiring to start Cold Zero Spirits in his home state of Iowa.
RANK: Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3)
CONFLICT / ERA: WAR ON TERRORISM
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
Years of service: 25
Chad has more than 25 years on Active Duty Service, with the majority of that time spent in the Special Forces. Chad still works closely with the military, and is an advocate for veteran suicide prevention.
RANK: Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3)
CONFLICT / ERA: WAR ON TERRORISM
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
Years of service: 25
Chad has more than 25 years on Active Duty Service, with the majority of that time spent in the Special Forces. Chad still works closely with the military, and is an advocate for veteran suicide prevention.
RANK: MASTER SERGEANT
CONFLICT / ERA: WAR ON TERRORISM
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
Years of service: 15
Leroy Petry is a retired Airborne Ranger, and the second living recipient of The Medal of Honor awarded for valorous service/action in Afghanistan. He currently serves as President of the Medal of Honor Society.
RANK: MASTER SERGEANT
CONFLICT / ERA: WAR ON TERRORISM
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
Years of service: 15
Leroy Petry is a retired Airborne Ranger, and the second living recipient of The Medal of Honor awarded for valorous service/action in Afghanistan. He currently serves as President of the Medal of Honor Society.
RANK: CAPTAIN
CONFLICT / ERA: GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
Years of service: 17
Ben served as a Green Beret and Infantry Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan for 17 years before starting his own CrossFit gym. He currently consults for several mid-sized businesses and veteran non-profits.
RANK: CAPTAIN
CONFLICT / ERA: GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
Years of service: 17
Ben served as a Green Beret and Infantry Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan for 17 years before starting his own CrossFit gym. He currently consults for several mid-sized businesses and veteran non-profits.
RANK: CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TWO
CONFLICT / ERA: WAR ON TERRORISM
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
Nick, born and raised in Massachusetts, is an active-duty Green Beret within The United States Army Special Forces tasked with conducting critical missions including direct action, counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare. Read full bio
RANK: CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TWO
CONFLICT / ERA: WAR ON TERRORISM
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
Nick, born and raised in Massachusetts, is an active-duty Green Beret within The United States Army Special Forces tasked with conducting critical missions including direct action, counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare. Read full bio