High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14 750mL

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High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14

Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys | 49.3% ABV | 98.6 Proof | 750mL | Utah, USA | 4–10 Year Rye Blend | Port & Sherry Cask Finished | 20th Anniversary Release

Process & Profile

High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14 begins with Rendezvous Rye, a blend of straight rye whiskeys aged between four and ten years. The blend combines MGP rye made from 95% rye and 5% malted barley with High West pot-still rye made from 80% rye and 20% malted rye.

Created to commemorate High West Distillery’s 20th anniversary, Act 14 expands the series’ traditional Ruby and Tawny Port finishing with Amontillado, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks. Bottled without chill filtration at 49.3% ABV / 98.6 proof, the resulting whiskey layers rye spice with dark fruit, nuts, preserves, and warming dessert spices.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Wild strawberries, blackberry-lemon preserves, singed apple, grapefruit blossom, honeycomb, sandalwood, autumn leaves, and warm figs carried in leather.

• Palate: Blood orange, cherry fruit leather, cinnamon-dusted plum crumble, quince jam, apricot scone, cold-brew coffee, dried mint, toasted hazelnuts, and hickory wood.

• Finish: Rich and vibrant with lingering berry preserves, pastry, warming rye spice, and a jam thumbprint cookie dipped in spiced chai tea.

What Makes It Special

• Released in celebration of High West Distillery’s 20th anniversary.

• Built from a blend of straight rye whiskeys aged between four and ten years.

• Finished in Ruby and Tawny Port barrels for concentrated red-fruit and dessert-spice flavors.

• Adds Amontillado, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks for additional dried-fruit, nutty, and oxidative depth.

• Bottled at 98.6 proof without chill filtration or added flavoring.

• Issued as an annual Limited Engagement, with Act 14 representing a distinct, one-time expression.

How to Enjoy

High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14 is best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass or small whiskey tasting glass. Allow the whiskey several minutes to rest so its berry preserves, citrus, toasted nuts, rye spice, Port, and Sherry characteristics can unfold.

A few drops of water can reveal additional fruit and soften the spice without overwhelming the cask finish. For food pairings, serve it alongside Manchego cheese, honey-drizzled walnuts, prosciutto-wrapped dates, fig cookies, or a dark chocolate dessert. Its seasonal profile makes it particularly well suited to holiday gatherings and relaxed winter evenings.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14 different from earlier releases?
   Act 14 celebrates High West’s 20th anniversary and expands the traditional Port finish with Amontillado, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks.

2. What proof is High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14?
   High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14 is bottled at 49.3% ABV, equivalent to 98.6 proof.

3. How old is the whiskey in High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14?
   The Rendezvous Rye base combines straight rye whiskeys ranging from four to ten years old before the Port and Sherry finishing process.

4. Which finishing casks are used for High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14?
   Act 14 uses Ruby Port, Tawny Port, Amontillado Sherry, Oloroso Sherry, and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks.

5. Where can I buy High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14?
   You can purchase High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 14 directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits.