High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 11 is the 2023 edition of High West's celebrated holiday release: its Rendezvous Rye, a blend of straight rye whiskeys, finished in ruby and tawny port barrels and French oak. It is bottled at 98.6 proof. Each year's act is released in numbered scenes; this bottle is Scene 10.
High West, in Park City, Utah, is famous for its blending, and A Midwinter Night's Dram has become one of the most anticipated releases of the season, its name a playful nod to Shakespeare. The port finish wraps the bold spice of the rye in rich, wine-dark fruit, making it a festive winter dram.
The nose brings poached pear, dried cherry and star anise. On the palate come fig, cranberry, plum jam and French oak spice, with sweet port and chocolate on a long, gently drying finish.
The theatrical label makes it a beloved holiday gift and a collectable piece for High West fans.
Pour it neat by the fire, or use it in a winter Manhattan.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Poached pear, dried cherry and star anise.
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Palate: Fig, cranberry, plum jam and French oak spice.
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Finish: Sweet port and chocolate.
Specifications
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Producer: High West Distillery
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Style: Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys, port finish
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Expression / Batch: A Midwinter Night's Dram, Act 11, Scene 10
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Proof / ABV: 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Ruby and tawny port barrels and French oak
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Region: Park City, Utah
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat, or in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned. It pairs with fruitcake, figs or blue cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base whiskey?
High West's Rendezvous Rye, a blend of straight rye whiskeys.
How is it finished?
In ruby and tawny port barrels and French oak.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 98.6 proof.
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