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Spiral High West Double Rye

High West
Double Rye
Reviews and Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Gold.

Smell / Nose / Aroma
Gin botanicals, fresh spearmint, notes of pine and honey, also oaky and sweet.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The flavor outperforms the aroma. Burnt sugars, rye sweetness, spicy, gin botanicals, mint, pine leaves, wonderful bitterness, cinnamon and vanilla. 
 
Finish
Fairly long, rye spiciness and honeyed sweetness.
 
Comment
The young and old combination makes for an unusual experience, which we liked. 
Price:
$31.99
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High West Double Rye is adored for its botanicals, pine, cinnamon and rye flavor notes.

This Rye is carefully distilled at High West distillery, United States.

Based on 349 votes, the average rating for High West Double Rye is 7.7/10.

Top reviews for High West Double Rye:

— So smooth and nice, long finish. I tastes more like $40-45, not $31.99, so it's definitely a great price!

— Excellent! Smooth, balanced, a little smoky a little sweet. New favorite.

— Strong, Smooth, Aromatic, and Tasty
  • Category
    Rye
  • Style
    Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys
  • Region
    Utah
  • Country
    United States
  • Alcohol
    46%
  • Distillery
    High West Distillery
  • Age
    2 Year Old
  • Chill Filtered?
    No

High West Double Rye

(0.75l, 46%)


7.7/10
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of High West Double Rye
Mark
Mark,
An easygoing sipper, one I turn to often after a long day because it provides pleasure but makes no demands. Milder and sweeter than most ryes, but still quite tasty and an excellent value.
 
Kenn
Kenn,
Enjoyed this. First rye whiskey I have tried.
 
James
James,
So much value for the price. Definitely a go to moving forward.
 
Beau
Beau,
I'm a fan of ryes, and heard good things about this one. I wasn't necessarily disappointed, but it was so-so to me, I like the Rendezvous Rye much more.
 
Francisco
Francisco,
So smooth and nice, long finish. I tastes more like $40-45, not $31.99, so it's definitely a great price!
 
Erik
Erik,
Up there with Old Forester 100proof Rye as the best budget ryes in the game.
 
William
William,
Spice, Botanicals, this is a great value and makes an amazing manhattan
 
Daniel
Daniel,
Trying to get into rye whiskey, this was not a great place to start. Maybe as i explore more i'll learn to appreciate it. It's very spicy with a dry aftertaste i can't put my finger on. Gains a moderate sweetness with a little water
 
Forrest
Forrest,
Such a good rye for this price. My new go-to.
 
Linda
Linda,
I really enjoyed this rye on its own and in an old-fashioned. It has a nice spicy finish which compliments the zesty orange peel in an old-fashioned very well. I would have given it more stars, but it can give you that nagging alcohol headache. Overall, it's a nice sip.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
Yummy and warm.
 
Brandon
Brandon,
Almost as great as their Prairie bourbon. Definitely a floral nose and a rather quick bite. The flavors go quickly but still pleasant. Good on a cool night and a good book or show.
 
Patrick
Patrick,
Enjoyed the Spice
 
Liz
Liz,
Did not like this one. Very harsh finish. I’ll want to mix this one with something like ginger ale to finish it. Very spicy.
 
Shannon
Shannon,
My go-to rye with a good level of spice.
 
guest
guest,
High West Double Rye a solid whiskey which makes me want to sit out in Montana over a campfire while holding an 870. Nose-not extremely complex a tad bland to be honest very subtle notes of dark fruits and syrup Palate-The palate truly makes up for the nose Westward Ho! A lot of leather/earthy notes with a mild tobacco and rye spice hint definitely a great blend. Finish-Medium Long more notes of rye spice. Overall a great rye a tad bit sweet and lacking on the nose: 8.4/10
 
Timothy
Timothy,
Spicy yet smooth it’s an upper shelf old-fashioned rye for me and better than Michter’s, Sazerac, Old Forester and almost as good as Whistle Pig Piggyback Rye.
 
David
David,
Nice rye whiskey for sure, but not within my flavor wheelhouse.
 
Patrick
Patrick,
Decent, but to me it’s too sweet. I like Ryes that have a nice spicy taste though, so it might work if you prefer sweet.
 
Phillip
Phillip,
Perfect for cocktails
 
Matt
Matt,
High West rarely misses, and everything about Double Rye is a win - taste, cost, and compliance with cocktails. This is one of my favorite bases for an Old Fashioned. It's a satisfying sipper too...nothing too crazy or complex, but for the money it's an outstanding rye from one of my favorite distilleries.
 
Matt
Matt,
Nice spices and tang mix with modest sweetness for a good sipping rye.
 
Laura
Laura,
Excellent! Smooth, balanced, a little smoky a little sweet. New favorite.
 
Patrick
Patrick,
Decent for the price, but would just keep on hand as a stock bottle.
 
Dmitriy
Dmitriy,
Harsh cheap flavor.
 
Austin
Austin,
You like rye? You like whiskey? This is the most rye whiskey blend I have ever tried and I love the kick! High West makes a variety of great blends of whiskey and bourbons but this is one of my favorites.
 
guest
guest,
I’m rating this whisky so highly because the price point is great for such an amazing flavor and body n of this blend for the the price point!
 
Bart
Bart,
Fantastic flavour, very smooth, can enjoy this one on a very regular basis.
 
Matthew
Matthew,
Batch reviewed is 19H06. Color is a basic amber. Nose has a faint oiliness, with notes of mild ethanol, faint evergreen, and subtle rye spice. First sip is pleasantly spicy, with a blend of classic rye spice, baking spice, and a very mild baseline sweetness. Mouthfeel is full, very slightly oily. Finish is a little short, with a continuation of the backing spices. Additional sips reveal subtle notes of the evergreen/juniper. Good, but doesn't really stand above other MGP-including products.
 
Michael
Michael,
Did not personally enjoy the taste, I gave the bottle to a friend who did enjoy it. I experienced to much spice/clover for my liking.
 
Cameron
Cameron,
Love the flavor and smooth finish!
 
Andrew
Andrew,
Great. Very sweet.
 
Kent
Kent,
Just didn’t work for me. The flavors just Seem all wrong. With so many other great Ryes out there I probably won’t buy again.
 
Ben
Ben,
This is an incredible whiskey. The idea that marrying the youthful vigor and spice punch of a two year rye with the finesse and complexity of a 16 year old rye to somehow acquire the the best of both worlds seems like a fools errand. Except they nailed it. Upfront the palate is swarmed with spice and power and fruit, but then, there is an incredible turn toward vanilla and delicate barrel spice with an astonishingly long, complex, and satisfying finish. Also, this is $30. This drinks at three times that price.
 
Christopher
Christopher,
One of the best ryes for the money, nice and easy drinker.
 
Sam
Sam,
Good stuff got a unique taste that I kinda gotta be in the mood for.
 
guest
guest,
A great Rye to drink when you’re relaxing with friends. Great burn.
 
Mathew
Mathew,
Love the hint of mint and floral flavor. Very different from the typical spicy whiskey I normally drink. Refreshing and delicious
 
Liz
Liz,
Perfectly balanced sipper with a smooth finish despite a moderately spicy start
 
Dmitriy
Dmitriy,
Mediocre rye. Nothing offensive. Nothing impressive.
 
Jaime
Jaime,
Love this stuff
 
Jon
Jon,
High west does a great job. I have not had an offering of theirs I disliked. you really should have a few bottles of theirs especially considering their excellent prices
 
Michael
Michael,
Not bad. Will drink again.
 
Dante
Dante,
A distinct profile that starts off with a slightly sweet and woody hit and ends with a more traditional rye flavor.
 
John
John,
Wonderful rye - complex, rich, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon.
 
Matthew
Matthew,
Excellent every day rye, great for Sazeracs!
Lane
Lane,
Yes this is my daily go to
Johnathan
Johnathan,
A fine rye on a budget!
 
Justin
Justin,
Good rye for the price. I haven't tried the more expensive expressions from High West because you can get this Rye and their Prairie Bourbon for around $30. Hard to justify spending $70 on the others when these are so good.
Lane
Lane,
So true. The others are better but not for double the price
Ian
Ian,
the best rye i’ve ever had - nice, smooth, and spicy but not too dry as a lot of ryes i’ve run across can be
 
Frank
Frank,
Great stuff. Spicy but with a thick, rich flavor like it’s more expensive brothers from HW.
 
Christina
Christina,
An outstanding bourbon. Really unique flavor that is unlike anything else I've had. Sweet, smooth, plenty of rye, but it's just better than any other rye I've had.
 
John
John,
Not my favorite, will not buy again when there are so many good ones out there.
 
Frankie
Frankie,
Perfect winter warmer. Citrus and fruit with a backside of earth.
 
Johanna
Johanna,
I'm leaving room for something better, but I haven't found it yet. Yum. Smooth and flavorful
 
Joseph
Joseph,
Strong, Smooth, Aromatic, and Tasty
 
Michael
Michael,
Pretty good, if you enjoy rye whiskey. It is basically a whiskey for people who enjoy rye whiskey. It has a nice burn and a deep rye taste.
 
Sneh
Sneh,
Not bad
 
Kevin
Kevin,
This is the best rye whiskey I’ve had the pleasure of tasting.
 
Rodger
Rodger,
I received a bottle for my 50th birthday. This is a very pleasant drink. I have found the spice is very strong and long lasting.
 
Allen
Allen,
An excellent, tasty whiskey with character and a lot going on for a rye. Sits strong in the mouth, has a nice chewy, spicy flavor and the right kind of rye burn. Really fun to drink.
 
Chris
Chris,
Nice flavorful Rye! Loved the caramel and spice. I'll buy this one again.
 
Ro
Ro,
High west is one of my favorites, and of their regularly available line of whiskey this is probably my favorite.
 
Justin
Justin,
My go to rye for the price
 
Jim
Jim,
one of the best that we drink on a regular basis
 
Lisa
Lisa,
Great rye for the price
 
Thaine
Thaine,
The best rye you can get for your money.
 
Norman
Norman,
Love it.
 
Omar
Omar,
I like this one a lot, again, new to the tasting, just kind of know what I do and do not like. It has a sweet finish and is quite strong but I do like it. I work in retail and this is a new product in one of liquor stores, so I gave it a go and was not disappointed.
 
David
David,
Great for Sazeracs
 
Michael
Michael,
Very good.
 
Matt
Matt,
Yesssssssss!!!!!!
 
guest
guest,
Great Rye for the price!
 
Eric
Eric,
Sublime.
 
Douglas
Douglas,
High quality whisky for a very reasonable price. My new go to daily!
 
guest
guest,
Il top
 
guest
guest,
Spicy wonder punchy example of a well done mgpi rye.
 
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