High West 21 Year Old Rocky Mountain 92 proof Rye Whiskey

Whiskey: High West 21 Year Old Rocky Mountain 92 proof Rye

From the not-previously-known-for-its-whiskey state of Utah comes this remarkable rye whiskey, aged for 21 years in previously-used barrels (meaning it can’t be called ‘straight’ rye). This looks fantastic.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 92 (46% ABV)

Age: 21 Year

Origin: United States

Distillery: High West Distillery

Produced from a mash bill of 53% Rye, 37% Corn and 10% Malted Barley, this sourced whiskey (rumoured to be from Barton or LDI) was aged for over two decades in second fill (used) barrels, so technically it’s not legally a Rye. (Almost all American-made whiskies are aged exclusively in new oak). Old oak as opposed to new oak means less wood influence allowing rye’s peppery spice to shine through. Even better, it’s non chill filtered. Only 75 barrels total which were aged in the lower three tiers of the rickhouse.

High West 21 Year Old Rocky Mountain 92 proof Rye Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Aroma of spices.

Palate: Young Green Pepper, Hint of Pear and Green Apple, Mild Caramel.

Finish: Rich spice finish.

Distillery Information

High West Distillery is a manufacturer of distilled spirits located in Park City, Utah, United States. It is the first legally licensed distillery in Utah since the end of the American Prohibition.