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High West Midwinter Nights Dram – Act 2
Type
ABV
49.3%
Distiller
Nose
The smell of rich red wine is at the forefront. Raspberries and a hint of rye spice also pull through
Taste
Dark fruit, cherries and raspberries specifically, rich, velvety mouthfeel.
Finish
Fades away softly. Medium length and not very spicy
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High West Midwinter Nights Dram – Act 3
Type
ABV
%
Distiller
Nose
dill, rye, caramel, grape, dark fruit, smarties
Taste
spice, dill, cinnamon, caramel, oak, raisins
Finish
Long. Cinnamon, spice, dark fruit, wood, fruit
Liquor
High West Midwinter Nights Dram – Act 4
Type
ABV
49.3%
Distiller
Nose
dark toffee, mulled wine, cinnamon bark & clove, and some vanilla
Taste
nice balance of sweet, spicy, cinnamon, caramel, rye spice, red wine, plums, vanilla cream
Finish
long and leaves behind a spiced fruit note.
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High West Midwinter Nights Dram – Act 5
Type
ABV
49.3%
Distiller
Nose
Maple toasted pecans, cinnamon custard, Jaffa cake, star anise, gentian root, cinnamon pine cones, oatmeal raisin cookie, fresh Bing cherries.
Taste
Teeming with dried black cherries, fig syrup, molasses, leather, dark chocolate almonds, spiced cherry jam on gingerbread toast.
Finish
Spiced clove and blackberries, candied ginger, wooden spice box, orange peel.
Liquor
High West Midwinter Nights Dram – Act 6
Type
ABV
49.3%
Distiller
Nose
spice upfront, cinnamon, cloves, strong rye spice, raspberries, cereal grain, red wine, vanilla extract
Taste
dry, astringent oak, pine, light spearmint, black pepper, dark red fruits, rye spice.
Finish
Medium length finish showcases mint, dark chocolate, chocolate chip ice cream, cinnamon, licorice, spice
Liquor
High West Midwinter Nights Dram – Act 7
Type
ABV
49.3%
Distiller
Nose
Lots of big berry notes here. All sweet. Blackberry, raspberry, black cherry. Lightly musty, some pepper.
Taste
Thin to medium mouth feel, musty sweetness, faint clove, allspice, raspberry and black berry
Finish
Medium length, sweet and juicy, faint pepper. Lacking a big bold rye spice I’d like to see balance out all this sweet.
Liquor
High West Rendezvous Rye (all bottlings)
Type
ABV
46%
Distiller
Nose
Poached pear, bitter orange, ground ginger, lavender, wet sandalwood, tanned leather on a well-used wooden work bench
Taste
Persimmon, dried apricot, snickerdoodle, ginger chews, walnut sauce, spiced caramels in a cedar gift box
Finish
Long finish
Liquor
High West Rendezvous Rye (pre-2018)
Type
ABV
%
Distiller
Nose
mint, licorice, fennel, dill, and pine needles
Taste
licorice, honey, fennel, dill, guava, citrus, vanilla, and mint
Finish
The finish is initially short with licorice, honey, and oak; it’s probably a little too short.
Liquor
High West Rendezvous Rye Binny’s ex-Bourbon
Type
ABV
%
Distiller
Nose
Caramel, butter, dead leaves, nutmeg, malt, nectarine
Taste
Candy floss, floral, lots of caramel, oak
Finish
Peach, sprity, chocolate caramel, oak, floral
Liquor
High West Rocky Mountain Rye 16yo
Type
ABV
46%
Distiller
Nose
Woody with caramel and vanilla building. A bit muted. Spiced apple cider and mulled wine.
Taste
Tongue tingle, oak, strawberries, cherries dusted in cinnamon powder, Mouthfeel is medium-bodied, lightly coating yet very lingering, leather and oak bringing up the rear.
Finish
Leathery with a touch of heat at the back of the palate. Creamy oak, then the barest hint of dryness.
Liquor
High West Rocky Mountain Rye 21yo
Type
ABV
46%
Distiller
Nose
notes of toffee, figs, caramel, and cola
Taste
burst of hot and spicy flavors ranging from nutmeg. cinnamon, green oak, charred wood, masala chai, muscovado sugar
Finish
long finish offers notes of green oak, caramel, spiced tea
Liquor
High West Rocky Mountain Rye Very Rare 16
Type
ABV
46%
Distiller
Nose
Baking spices, gingerbread, vanilla, and caramel easily stick out the most.
Taste
Tongue tingle, oak, strawberries, cherries dusted in cinnamon powder, tastes syrupy, mouthfeel is medium-bodied, lightly coating
Finish
Leathery with a touch of heat at the back of the palate. Creamy oak, then the barest hint of dryness.