High West American Single Malt Whiskey High Country Limited Release

High West High Country American Single Malt Whiskey

High West High Country American Single Malt is a limited-release whiskey crafted in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Distilled entirely in-house using copper pot stills, this expression is made from a tri-malt mash bill comprising 85% base malt, 14% caramel 60 malt, and 1% chocolate malt. The whiskey is aged for 3 to 10 years in a combination of freshly charred and second-use oak barrels, with finishing touches in French oak Ruby Port, Oloroso Sherry, and Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry casks.

 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Wildflower honey, golden raisins, lemon peel, chamomile, sourdough French toast, roasted Brazil nuts, and a mossy wooden bridge over a babbling brook. 

• Palate: Rich toffee notes, ripe cantaloupe, graham cracker, crème caramel, dried hay, puffed cereal, cocoa nibs, and leather.

• Finish: Fresh-picked kumquats and maple pecan pie.

•  Alcohol by Volume: 44.0% (88 proof)

 Best Enjoyed

This whiskey is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to fully appreciate its complex flavors. It's recommended to savor it while taking in a magnificent western vista, reflecting its origins in the rugged beauty of the Wasatch Mountains.

High West High Country American Single Malt offers a distinctive and robust flavor profile, showcasing the unique characteristics of American single malt whiskey.