High West Rolls Out Latest Batch of High Country American Single Malt Whiskey
On Friday, Utah distillery High West announced the limited-edition return of its High Country American Single Malt.
High West High Country American Single Malt is a blend of 3- to 10-year-old whiskeys aged in a mix of freshly charred and second-use oak barrels. The whiskey released Friday in limited quantities at the brand’s distillery and Saloon locations in Utah, as well as to retailers nationwide.The blend is composed of 85% base malt, 14% caramel 60 malt and 1% chocolate malt.
Bottled at 88 proof, High West High Country American Single Malt is also available via High West’s website for $79.99.
In October, High West released the 11th edition of its popular annual blend of rye whiskeys finished in port casks: A Midwinter Night’s Dram. Check out our First T8ke review of A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 11 in the video below.
High Country American Single Malt Tasting Notes, Via High West
Nose: Warm croissants, bananas foster, white grape jelly on toast points, mountain meadows
Taste: Honeydew melon drizzled with raw honey, dulce de leche, praline, shortbread raisin cookies, tobacco
Finish: Autumn strolls, vanilla cream, maple syrup
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