High West Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

High West distillery are not only keen on whiskey, they're also dedicated to preserving and promoting the American West. Their "American Prairie Reserve" release is dedicated to a vast reserve project in Montana - a 5000 square mile land tract the size of Connecticut, restored to what Lewis and Clark would have seen. This is another blend, typically composed of whiskies atleast 2 years old with a mashbill of 75% Corn, 20% rye and 5% barley malt. This is blended with a Bourbon with a mashbill of around 60% Corn, 35% rye, and 5% barley malt.

[BATCH 13D03 tasted] Bright and clear, deep gold / polished copper appearance. A shy opening builds intensity to reveal an atttractive, soft, clean bouquet that offers suggestions of creme caramel, mocha and fresh sawn wood. A full, round and perfectly poised profile delivers a deliciously dry and vibrantly peppery Bourbon mid palate featuring toffee apple and drying oak. Finishes satisfyingly warm, long and pleasantly peppery with hints of mint into the fade. 46% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Copper color. Rich aromas of toffee, dried fruit, creme brulee, and touch of glued wood with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a long, honeyed grain cereal, fruit gum, charcoal, and spice finish. A pleasant sipping whisky.
International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal. 89 points (Highly Recommended)

...In a world where MGP sourced bourbon is everywhere, High West Bourbon tastes like MGP bourbon despite its other blended components. High West has done little to differentiate their blended bourbon from every other MGP sourced bourbon on the market. When American Prairie was originally released, there was a degree of higher expectation based on the company’s history, but at this point, with new owners and blenders, and a new brand name, this product needs to stand out, and prop itself up on its own two feet. Sadly, that still isn’t the case, and this product blends into the sea with so many other similar sourced and uninspired bourbons. - breakingbourbon.com