High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 13 Straight Rye Whiskey

High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 13 Straight Rye Whiskey is the thirteenth annual release of High West's celebrated limited winter expression. Built on a blend of straight rye whiskeys and finished in Ruby and Tawny Port barrels, Act 13 combines the spicy backbone of American rye with rich dark-fruit character from the fortified-wine casks. Bottled at 49.3% ABV, it layers blackberry, fig and cherry character with orange, baking spice, chocolate, oak and lingering rye spice.

Food Pairing: Roasted duck, glazed pork, aged cheddar, blue cheese, fig cookies, dark chocolate, gingerbread, berry tart, and toasted pecans.

Tasting Notes: Rich and warming with dark berry preserves, candied fruit, chocolate and baking spices layered over a spicy rye foundation.

Nose: Blackberry, honeyed fig, chocolate-covered cherry, toasted marshmallow, star anise and herbal nuances.

Palate: Spiced orange peel, blackberry, toffee cookies and sugar plum with cinnamon, brown sugar and subtle dried herbs.

Finish: Medium-long and warming with aromatic bitters, pink peppercorn, mint, port fruit and lingering rye spice.