Whiskey Review: High West Bourye

, remaining ghostly the entire tasting experience. Palate: Subtle and balanced, although without losing interest or rounding out all of its edges. Coffee grounds, cacao nib, leather, and olive oil cake hit first, followed by a wave of orange oil, fresh corn, and fresh cut grass. Somewhat like the nose, the palate is smoothly balanced in a way where picking out individual notes was not the easiest task. In the finish there’s tangerine skin, nutmeg, slight black pepper, and lasting iron notes. Conclusion Bourye is clearly a sophisticated, soft, and balanced approach to rye. The age on this dram really shows, tempering its rye elements in a way that is relatively uncommon in the world of American rye whiskies. We expect to be punched in the face with pepper, spice, and bite—but either with time or the magic of High West’s blending abilities, the rye notes remain balanced and in line with the bourbon notes. Bourye is undeniably sophisticated and drinkable, and its tempering of rye with bourbon works perfectly as a bourbon drinker’s gateway to rye. Bourye showcases High West’s abilities perfectly, proving to me once and for all what all of the fuss is about. FINAL SCORE: 93/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF HIGH WEST BOURYE]