High West Bourbon Whiskey
  • Category Bourbon
  • Country United States
  • Region Utah
  • Distillery High West
  • Age 16 Year Old
  • Style Bourbon Whiskey
  • Alcohol 46%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • sweet
  • caramel
  • vanilla
  • honey
  • biscuit
  • lemon
  • zesty
  • apple
  • pecan

High West

Bourbon Whiskey (0.75l, 46%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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Ride the trail of flavor through the Wild West with High West Bourbon.

In 2001 a biochemist named David Perkins got struck with a Spirit-infused epiphany while visiting the Kentucky distillery. Inspired by the parallels between his work and the art of Whiskey-making, he and his wife Jane set out to find the perfect location for their own distillery. They found their gold in Utah, where David's love for the Old West and the state's little-known Whiskey history collided. In 2006, they opened High West Distillery, the first legal operation since Prohibition. Starting with just a 250-gallon still and Saloon in a historic livery stable and garage, High West grew and prospered until they needed a bigger home. And wouldn't you know it, fate (in the form of a Blue Sky Ranch owner Mike Phillips) intervened and offered up a 3,000-acre cattle ranch for their new distillery. And so, from humble beginnings to an internationally-renowned brand, High West's success is a testament to the power of passion, research, and a little bit of serendipity.

If you want to taste the most trailblazing and inviting Bourbon of the West, High West Bourbon is your man, er, Spirit. It's a wedding of straight Bourbon Whiskeys, without interruptions from chill-filtering and carbon-treating. Aged for at least two years in charred white American oak barrels and crafted from a variety of high rye mash bills, this Bourbon bursts with earthy complexity and just the right amount of spice. Rich, bright, and sweet with notes of honey nougat, sweet cornbread biscuits, and zesty lemon, all culminating in a finish that's as satisfying as a bite of caramel apples and pecan pie.
  • Category Bourbon
  • Country United States
  • Region Utah
  • Distillery High West
  • Age 16 Year Old
  • Style Bourbon Whiskey
  • Alcohol 46%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.

Appearance / Color
Golden honey.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Light and sweet, with notes of caramel and vanilla.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich and bright, with flavors of honey nougat, sweet cornbread biscuits, and lemon zest.

Finish
Lingering taste of caramel apples and pecan pie.
 
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  • sweet
  • caramel
  • vanilla
  • honey
  • biscuit
  • lemon
  • zesty
  • apple
  • pecan
High West Bourbon Whiskey
High West Bourbon Whiskey
Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Bourbon matures quicker than Scotch due to higher temperatures in American warehouses.
Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.

Speaking of breeding winner horses, two of Pinhook’s co-founders have horseracing in their DNA. Jamie Hill and Mike McMahon continue the tradition of their families as third-generation horsemen, owning a bloodstock agency and a thoroughbred racing company. Applying that knowledge to Whiskey just made sense.

Pinhook’s high-proof Bourbon won Gold at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, while the Straight Rye Whiskey won Double Gold the following year. In 2021, their Bourbon War Vertical Series 5 Year and the 2021 Flagship Bourbon won a Gold Medal each, with a Double Gold going to their Tiz Rye Time Vertical Series 5 Year. Pinhook is evidently doing something right!
Bourbon only needs to be placed in a new oak container for a few seconds to be called Bourbon. Fresh from the still and unaged Bourbon is called a White Dog. Recently, many of the larger distillers have started packaging this harsh, clear grain spirit for sale.
Bourbons have very prominent notes of vanilla, as American White Oak is naturally high in vanillins.
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Bourbon matures quicker than Scotch due to higher temperatures in American warehouses.
Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.

Speaking of breeding winner horses, two of Pinhook’s co-founders have horseracing in their DNA. Jamie Hill and Mike McMahon continue the tradition of their families as third-generation horsemen, owning a bloodstock agency and a thoroughbred racing company. Applying that knowledge to Whiskey just made sense.

Pinhook’s high-proof Bourbon won Gold at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, while the Straight Rye Whiskey won Double Gold the following year. In 2021, their Bourbon War Vertical Series 5 Year and the 2021 Flagship Bourbon won a Gold Medal each, with a Double Gold going to their Tiz Rye Time Vertical Series 5 Year. Pinhook is evidently doing something right!
Bourbon only needs to be placed in a new oak container for a few seconds to be called Bourbon. Fresh from the still and unaged Bourbon is called a White Dog. Recently, many of the larger distillers have started packaging this harsh, clear grain spirit for sale.
Bourbons have very prominent notes of vanilla, as American White Oak is naturally high in vanillins.
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