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Whiskey Review: High West Bourye: Limited Sighting 2018

We review the Limited Sighting 2018 Bourye release from High West Distillery in Park City, Utah, a rather unique mix of bourbon and rye whiskeys.

OVERALL RATING

7
$72.00
  • Forrest is a whiskey writer, educator, and brand ambassador, previously served as Whiskey Advisor at Jack Rose Dining Saloon.
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Tasting Notes

About:

A blend of five straight whiskies all sourced from MGP. The whiskies are as follows: 14-year-old rye – 95% rye / 5% malted barley 13-year-old rye – 95% rye / 5% malted barley 12-year-old bourbon – 75% corn / 21% rye / 4% malted barley 11-year-old bourbon – 75% corn / 21% rye / 4% malted barley 11-year-old bourbon – 60% corn / 36% rye / 4% malted barley Bottled at 46% abv in 750ml bottles. Retails for ~$72. High West guards the ratio of each whiskey in the blend.
Appearance:
A dark, deep amber. Like a fresh wood stain.
Nose:
Smells like a pancake that has sat out a short time but is still warm. Also, grassy fields of popcorn with a vanilla drizzle.
Palate:
Sweet and then somewhat bitter. Certainly contains quintessential rye spice, but it is well balanced by the sweetness of the corn. The pillow-like affect of the malted barley can be detected on the finish, adding a different type of sweetness. The usual suspects of vanilla, caramel, and clove dominate this one, but not in a way that makes it disappointing.
Finish:
Comments:

Bourye is a whiskey that has gotten mixed reviews from critics since its inception into the High West portfolio. Some have loved every batch, and some have hated every batch. For me, I’ve always found Bourye to be a decent whiskey, but also one that is an overpriced one-off gimmick. I might feel differently about this one. This is the first Bourye I have liked upon the initial taste and I am a fan of the updated artwork for the bottle. If you’re an avid collector of High West or don’t find risky $70ish bottles of whiskey off-putting then I would definitely recommend this whiskey.rnrnOne last side note, I always keep my High West bottles upon finishing the whiskey inside. They make the perfect water carafe to have on hand at home. Keep several and they are lovely items to place water in throughout a party. Easily remove the labels by soaking them in water for a short time.


Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Forrest C. Price

Forrest is deeply involved in various aspects of the whiskey industry. He contributes his writing talents to The Whiskey Wash, shares his expertise through classes on diverse whiskey styles, and serves as the Brand Ambassador of the West Coast & Kentucky for Joseph Magnus Distillery. Prior to these endeavors, Forrest honed his skills as the Whiskey Advisor at Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Washington, DC, the largest whiskey bar in the Western Hemisphere. In this role, he expertly guided patrons through an impressive collection of over 2,700 whiskey expressions from around the world and meticulously managed the extensive inventory. Forrest hails from Louisville, KY, the heart of bourbon country.

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