High Country American Single Malt

HIGH COUNTRY AMERICAN SINGLE MALT RELEASING THIS DECEMBER - NATIONWIDE High West's High Country American Single Malt is finally available nationwide. As admirers of the famed single malts of Scotland, we challenged ourselves to create a true American Single Malt, embodying the pioneering spirit of the American West, while paying homage to those that got us here. High Country American Single Malt is one of High West's only products that is made out of 100% High West own-make distillate. Aged a minimum of two years, and produced high in the Wasatch mountains of Utah. Unfiltered and distilled on the grain for a robust, western character. Class & Type  An American single malt whiskey distilled and blended by High West in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Sensory Notes: Nose: Baked apple, honey drizzled over fresh fig, lavender graham cracker, overnight oat groats with peaches and cream, dried white daisies, cinnamon stick, tobacco in a private study Taste: Banana bread with vanilla glaze, warm granola with dried fruit, frangipane with crushed golden raspberries served on a cedar plank Finish: Raw honey, toasted almond, marzipan, baking spice Technical Details Proof: 88° ABV: 44% Price  Price: $79.99 How to Drink Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water while appreciating a magnificent western vista.  The Artwork This release features the third installment of the Ed Mell Label Artist Series. Ed Mell is a notable western painter and sculpturer who specializes in capturing the beauty, vastness and spirit of the landscape of the American west with a unique contemporary spin. We feel that this custom painting done by Ed, perfectly captures the majesty of the great Mountain West. High West Distillery is home to pioneers of blending artistry and what better way to showcase the art of whiskey distilling than through an artist series that blends the humble beginnings of the old west with the new. WHERE TO BUY?  High Country American Single Malt will be available nationwide starting in December. We recommend asking your favorite High West retailer about this release now. If you are in Utah, High Country American Single Malt will be available at High West's location in Park City Friday, December 3rd, 2021 at 11am, in addition to the Utah State Liquor Stores. *High West General Stores are limiting 1 case (6 bottles) per person* HOW HIGH WEST IS MADE | HUCKBERRY HOLIDAYS  Our friends at Huckberry came by to learn all about the whiskey making process with our Distilling and Blending Manager, Isaac Winter. As luck would have it, we were distilling our High Country American Single Malt - check out the video here to experience the magic.

 

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Boondocks American Whiskey

Boondocks American
Whiskey

Along with the port barrel finished version, I got this bottle of Boondocks American Whiskey from my
dad last year for my birthday. To say that a bottle of whiskey was the perfect gift for 2020 is an understatement. That said, I've been nursing these two bottles because they are so good and I don't want to see them gone. I tend to do that with whiskey bottles anyway. I collect about as many as I can sneak in the house and slowly enjoy them until. There are a couple on reserve, but mostly they are for drinking, enjoying, and displaying. Enough about me and my collecting, let's talk about Boondocks American Whiskey.

Compromise is for Politicians

Distillery: Boondocks Distillery

Location: Bardstown, Kentucky, 40004

Mater Distillery: David E Sheurich

Age: 11 Years

Batch: Unnumbered

Type: Straight Whiskey

ABV: 47.5% / 95 Proof

Boondocks American Whiskey is aged in ex-bourbon barrels

Appearance: Light amber, caramel

Nose: Spice, oak, vanilla, caramel

Taste: The fruit, spice, oak, vanilla, and caramel notes carry over from the nose to the palate. Given these, flavor notes, I'd expect a level of sweetness that is not there. 

Finish: Boondocks American Whiskey lingers on the glass, with long fingers. There is a spice bomb at the very end, with the classic and familiar and comforting warmth. 

 

Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Like most, my first whiskey experience was Jack Daniels. It's cheap. It's American. It's classic. And maybe most importantly, it's readily available. Later, I would try Crown Royal, because that's what my dad drank. When I got to college, my roommates and I would buy Evan William's Black Label, because it was the cheapest thing we could get our hands on. Later, at the time having no idea what good whiskey is, I would find out how good it is, and what's more, I would find out about the Bottled-in-Bond white label, just a few dollars more. Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond has become a semi daily drinker for me. That is to say at least, that it always has a place on my shelf. 

From the Bottle

Bottled-in-Bond status is earned only by meeting strict government standards, originally passed in 1897 to ensure quality and consistency. In accordance with these standards, this bourbon is 100 Proof, aged at least 4 years, and produced at a single distillery within a single distillation season.

About the Whiskey

• Distillery: Old Evan Williams Distiller, Louisville Kentucky. It is interesting to note that there are two distilleries, noted on the bottle by KY-1 for Louisville and KY-31 for Bardstown. This bottle is from the Louisville Distillery. 

• Type: Single Distillery

• Charcoal Filtered

• Age: At least four years

• 50% ABV / 100 Proof

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Evan Williams BIB is amber in color. The legs are quick on the glass and don't linger on the glass long at all. 

Nose: On the nose, there are notes of oak, vanilla, and sweet caramel.

Taste: The whiskey is subtly sweet, with notes of oak, vanilla, and caramel, similar the notes on the the nose

Finish: The whiskey has a slow finish, though it is not buttery. It has a light and even mouthfeel. The oak hits you in the back of the mouth and gives way to an oak bomb with sweet vanilla notes. 

Whiskey Roundup - Father's Day 2020

Today is Father's Day, a day to honor, celebrate, and spoil the dads in our lives. I don't know a lot of dads who don't like whiskey, so Father's Day is the perfect day to kick off the new format for the Whiskey

Roundup. I'll be searching for a whiskey topic each week, and incorporating that in to the Whiskey Roundup. Some weeks, as I found with Father's Day, the topic will not have as much to cover.

That's almost freaky fast. I do love some Colorado Whiskey, so will have to give these guys a look. I wonder if it makes it's way down to Texas from those beautiful Rockies.

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.#291coloradowhiskey #coloradowhiskey #FathersDayWhiskey #hardmadethecoloradoway #livefastdrinkresponsibly #everythingmatters #rideitlikeyoustoleit #drinkitlikeyouownit #whiskey #ruggedrefinedrebellious #whisky #bourbon #worldwhiskeyawards #cowboywhiskey pic.twitter.com/vrEo4Ld7C4

— Distillery 291 ®️ (@distillery291) June 12, 2020

Whiskey is a great gift for dad. Order it here online for a special gift.  Even if it comes in late, I don't thank dad would mind!

Father’s Day is coming up on June 21. If Dad is a whiskey lover, you’ve found the place for the perfect gift. Award-winning Maritime Whiskeys found only here! Show Dad Some Love by ordering online. https://t.co/houJnkPfTr. #cadeedistillery #maritimewhiskey #fathersdaywhiskey pic.twitter.com/bRcMPMR9oK

— Cadée Distillery LLC (@cadeedistillery) June 1, 2020

Whiskey Roundup 06/07/20 to 06/13/30

Every Saturday I go through Twitter with #whiskey and roundup my favorite whiskey

articles! This is the Whiskey Roundup! 

This piqued my interest, but now that I'm writing this, I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm excited to get back to normal, but I think we still need to be smart about it. Either way, I wish Motor City Gas the best.

Motor City Gas is officially back open for #cocktail service. Thursday/Friday 5–10 PM, Saturday 2-10 PM and Sunday 2-7 PM. We are still doing “to go” #whiskey flights and cocktail kits. Email MotorCityGas@Gmail.com for a full menu. pic.twitter.com/feYwY2GaCr

— MOTOR CITY GAS (whiskey distillery) (@MotorCityGas1) June 12, 2020

This is awesome! I'm a huge fan of alternative fuels/energy sources to make a better future. Now, let's see how alternative energy does with whiskey!

Cheers to a brighter future! ☀️ 🥃

173 solar modules were transformed to help us convert sunshine to whiskey in style.

🎥 - @samesunvt#WhistlePig #Farm #SolarPowered #Whiskey pic.twitter.com/4Nuf7PuX79

— WhistlePig Whiskey (@WhistlePigRye) June 10, 2020

For any traveling whiskey drinker, this is a super cool idea. I know if I were taking a tour of Ireland, this would be a must to help me map out my travels! 

Making a start on listing Irish Distilleries.. #irishwhiskey #ireland #whiskey pic.twitter.com/7c9I8UMq3j

— Whisky-Finder (@WhiskyFinder) June 12, 2020

 For budget reasons, $50 is right at the top end of what I typically pay for a bottle of whiskey. I know that leaves a lot on the table. I've been seeing Old Scout out there, but haven't made a move on it yet. Good to see it's in my range.

This bottle is fantastic. $50 and one hell of a pick in the Orlando area. Will include a sample to one of the winners today.

Cheers 🥃#whiskey pic.twitter.com/yxuXJ3zXj3

— Mat Houchens (@MatHouchens) June 13, 2020

The BLT, A Summery Cocktail

Summer is here and it is getting hot outside. Hot enough to need a good summer cocktail. Last night, I tried out the BLT cocktail and it was definitely refreshing on a hot summer night outside on the patio, with the bourbon, lemon, and tonic water to cool you down. Today, I'm sharing the recipe with you, because I think you'll want to try it out! 

BLT Cocktail

The Recipe

The Tools

• Cocktail Glass
• Jigger
• Cutting Board
• Knife

The Ingredients

• 2 oz Bourbon
• Tonic Water
• Lemon
• Ice

The Method

Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Then, using the small side of the jigger, add 2 oz of bourbon to your cocktail glass. For this recipe, I am using Bulleit Bourbon. Next, top off the glass with tonic water and give it a stir. Finally add your lemon wedge and give it a final stir. 

It's that simple. 3 ingredients for a refreshing summer cocktail. If you want it to be a little bit more like a spiked lemonade, you could a some simple syrup, but it honestly doesn't need it. Some mint would go really well with this too.

Slainte!

Current Whiskey Inventory

I don't know about you, but I like to keep track of my current whiskey inventory. I get some flack for the amount that I have on hand, and I want to make sure I don't double up on anything. It's also a good way to keep track of whether you have tried something or not.

What is in your current whiskey inventory?

Current Whiskey Inventory

Bourbons

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

1835 Bourbon Whiskey

Jim Beam Repeal Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Bulleit 10 Year Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Bulleit Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Bulleit Blenders Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Weller Special Reserve The Original Wheated Bourbon

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Garrison Brothers TX Straight Bourbon Whiskey

TX Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Small Batch

Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Evan Williams BIB Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Four Roses Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Hickory Hill Single Barrell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Col EH Taylor Small Batch BIB Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Rye

Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey

Bulleit Rye Whiskey

Bulleit 12 Year Rye Whiskey

Balcones TX Rye 100 Proof Whiskey

Whiskey

Clyde Mayes Alabama Style Whiskey

Mellow Corn Straight Corn Kentucky Whiskey BIB

Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whiskey

Crown Royal Black Blended Canadian Whiskey

TX Blended Whiskey

Suntory Whisky Toki

The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Scotch

Glen Moray Single Malt Scotch

Glenmorangie Highlands Single Malt Scotch

The MacAllan 12 Single Malt Scotch

Oban 14 Single Malt West Highland Scotch

Glendronach 12 Highland Single Malt

Laphroaig 10 Islay Single Malt

Laphroaig 15 Islay Single Malt

Johnnie Walker Wine Cask Blend

Johnnie Walker Black Label

Title No 21 American Whiskey

Title No. 21 American Whiskey

I received a bottle of Title No 21 American Whiskey a couple of months ago for my birthday and finally decide to crack it open a few nights ago. I had never heard of this one before and didn't quite know what to think. Obviously I'm a big fan of The 21st Amendment, so I was intrigued I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor profile. What makes it even cooler is that it is made in Texas!


Title No 21 American Whiskey

• Blend of whiskey and bourbons of various ages up to 10 years in charred oak barrells
• 40% ABV
• High corn mash
• Bottled in Dallas, TX

From the Bottle

The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution had ushered in a period known as Prohibition. As more and more Americans opposed the Eighteenth Amendment, a political movement grew for its repeal as well as national outcry for the right to great American spirit - Whiskey. On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution repealed all prohibition on alcohol, setting the American spirit free again. Title No 21 represents the freedom of that moment and now.

Tasting Notes

Color: Caramel/Amber

Nose: Overall, on the nose there are sweet notes of fruit, vanilla, caramel.

Taste: On the flavor profile there are sweet notes of fruit, vanilla, and caramel, with mild spice up front

Finish: The finish is smooth, long, with spice on the back end with a light touch oakiness, and sweet caramel on the tail.

Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky
Bourbon Whiskey

I gave this one a taste the other day. I am going to have to try it again, maybe from a fresh bottle. I am not sure if it was due to being from a gift set, or that it was a sample bottle that I had opened a while back and had been left open, or that I had burned my mouth on some hot soup! Either way, I don't think I got the full flavor profile of this whiskey. That just means I have to go check out the new Total Wine that is opening near my office.

The sample bottle came from a Heaven Hill gift pack.

Overall, this was a good whiskey, despite the flavors not being fully appreciated.


Color: Copper

Nose: One the nose, there were sweet notes of fruit and vanilla.

Taste: There were sweet notes of vanilla, but not the usual spice that I typically pick up and appreciate in whiskey.

Finish: The finish was long and warming. It starts in the front and pushes it's way back and lingers to give a warm satisfying feeling.

Whiskey Roundup 11/03/19 to 11/09/19

Every Saturday I go through Twitter with #whiskey and roundup my favorite whiskey articles! These are may favorites for this week!

I love this. A daughter, promoting her dad's whiskey and telling you where to get it!

My Dads whiskey “Duke and Dame” is now at the @HardRockHolly 🤩🤩
At their Daer nightclub and Dayclub. Then their rooftop bar in 6 weeks! #SupportBlackBusinesses #whiskey pic.twitter.com/ocVvn4KcGz

— Taylor (@TaylorAleana) November 8, 2019

It's not my go to, but sometimes when I slow down long enough, I do enjoy to sit down for a nice peated whiskey.

Find our Peated Whiskey at #SageVeganBistro locations across Los Angeles!
___#LARestaurants #Pasadena #CulverCity #EchoPark #Whiskey #LA #CraftDistillery pic.twitter.com/vfdVGQVaGL

— Stark Spirits (@StarkSpirits) November 9, 2019

I like this lineup. I'm going to have to go out and find it!

Fall means whiskey weather. Settle in with a nice glass and a good book. #TimSmithSpirits #Whiskey pic.twitter.com/bJilvp0y5w

— Tim Smith Spirits (@TimSmithSpirits) November 8, 2019

There's something comforting about consistency.

We’re known for our Original thinking. #DrinkResponsibly #Bushmills #Whiskey #IrishWhiskey pic.twitter.com/CSzPJ9c9xO

— Bushmills Ireland (@BushmillsIRL) November 2, 2019

I like a hotel that promotes their whiskey menu!

Have you tried the new #whiskey menu at #TheHotelHershey? The #IberianLounge has more than 100 whiskeys from around the world, including a private selection of hard-to-find whiskeys, such as one-time releases, small batches and single barrels. #HersheyPA pic.twitter.com/8B3iEMIY2U

— Hershey PA (@HersheyPA) November 8, 2019

I had the same thought. Still need to give it a try!

Never seen #whiskey in a tin container before pic.twitter.com/IFCZjZcKvw

— Darrylw71 (@darrylw71) November 1, 2019

Jim Beam Repeal Batch

Jim Beam Repeal Batch

To celebrate 85 years since the repeal of prohibition, Jim Beam recently release the Jim Beam Prohibition batch! This Bourbon Whiskey is non chill filtered in the style of whiskey produced just after the end of Prohibition. I was able to get my hands on a bottle, and just might have to go get some more!

From the label:

At 86 Proof and Non-Chill Filtered Jim Beam Repeal Batch is inspired by the way we made it after Prohibition. That means, all nuances and flavor gained through interaction of the whiskey and the barrel remain for you to enjoy. 

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Right up front, I got notes of sweet vanilla, followed by ethanol at the tail.

Taste: On the tongue, there is more vanilla,  with notes of spice/pepper

Finish: Smooth up front. Vanilla up front. Surprisingly, the ethanol notes on the nose do not carry to the finish. The finish gets a little harsh on the finish. Even mouth feel.

Overall, this is a solid bourbon and a nice departure from the standard Jim Beam. If this batch were to become part of the standard Jim Beam lineup, I could see making it a part of my standard collection!