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Whiskey Review: High West Bourye: Limited Sighting 2019

We review High West Bourye: Limited Sighting 2019, a popular blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskeys aged a minimum of 10 years.

OVERALL RATING

9
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Tasting Notes

About:

clocks in at 92 proof. A blend of 10+year-old straight rye whiskey (95% rye, 5% malted barley) and straight bourbon whiskeys (both 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley and 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley), expect an average price of $92 for a 750 mL. All distillation by MGP, Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Appearance:
The liquid is very clear with a medium copper color and fat, uniform legs that form slowly. The hand-blown looking custom bottle adds to the old-timey feel of the brand.
Nose:
Straight up sundae caramel hits first, with the vanilla ice cream underneath: sweet, smooth and rich. Lightly allspicy, mingled with cigar box and sandalwood. The end of the inhale has a green freshness.
Palate:
This Bourye is very sweet on the palate: banana bread, almost sticky. The mid-palate is grassy and vegetal; dark cherry’s in there, too. The flavor is spicier towards the long finish, where it blooms into black pepper.
Finish:
Comments:
Easy drinking and satisfying, this uncommon blend is really good. It’s very nice neat and plays well in classic cocktails.

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.

Cindy Capparelli

Cindy Capperelli is the visionary founder of Portland Bitters Project, established in 2014 with the ambition to craft the finest bitters available. Today, her bitters are savored across the United States and internationally, enhancing cocktails with expressive flavors. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Cindy shares her expertise as an instructor at two Portland colleges. She also engages with private groups, distilleries, and maker's spaces, advocating for the use of high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Cindy empowers her students with the confidence and knowledge to create exceptional drinks at home, experiment with tinctures, and enrich their overall food and beverage experiences.

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