Whiskey Review: High West Distillery A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 4

Layered and full. Warm and silky mouthfeel. Bold, bitter, and sweet all swirling together. It is hard to truly denote which hits first, but there are waves of tart cherry, toffee, cocoa, white grape juice, barleywine, dill, raspberry jam, and cherry cola late. The finish transitions seamlessly with bitter dark fruit notes, port, and further cola flavors lingering after the medium burn. Final Thoughts I found it easy to see why this seasonal release has been gathering a following. With rye seemingly saturating the whiskey landscape as of late, it takes a distinct voice to stand out from the crowd. With A Midwinter Night’s Dram, High West presents layers of flavor that are pleasing and appropriately complex, showcasing the finishing. There is a definite identity to the dram that is endearing and absolutely draws me back to the bottle. I find this characteristic to be a testament to any enjoyable whiskey. If I don’t want a second glass, that first encounter must not have made much in the way of a good impression. Score