High West Distillery is launching Cask Strength, a new limited-edition blend of straight bourbon whiskeys. The expression is available nationwide in limited quantities and directly from the Utah-based distillery beginning January 12 for a suggested retail price of $69.99.
The small-batch bourbon is a blend of five different straight bourbons aged between six and 20 years, sourced from distilleries in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.
Finished in new, charred American white oak barrels, the whiskey is non-chill filtered and bottled at 58.5% ABV (117 proof).
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This release arrives following distilling director Isaac Winter’s recent Master Distiller Certification. The certification is a highly respected distinction in American whiskey-making, earned through a rigorous process reflective of industry traditions.
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Isaac Winter, distilling director, said: “This was a really fun blend to put together. Building on our high-rye blending philosophy, this Cask Strength expression uses our Bourye blending approach to precisely balance rye-driven spice with malted barley richness, resulting in layered complexity and a bold, lasting presence that keeps you coming back.”
The exact recipe comprises three Kentucky bourbons, two of which are made from a mash bill of 60% corn and 40% malted barley, and one of which distilled from 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley. Then comes a 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley bourbon from Indiana. Finally, an 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley bourbon contributed to the blend.
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READ THE STORYHigh West Distillery, based in Park City, Utah, has built a reputation for its blending expertise since its founding in 2006.
This new Cask Strength expression joins a core portfolio that includes popular whiskies such as Rendezvous Rye and Campfire Whiskey.
According to official notes from the brand, the nose offers butter-poached green apples, cornbread drizzled with honey, and allspice.
The palate delivers notes of sweet plantains with cinnamon, peach crumble, homemade toffee, and seasoned oak.
The finish is described as having notes of kumquat, white chocolate, and velvety spice.
