High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 14 Adds Sherry Casks

High West Distillery is celebrating its 20th anniversary with A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 14, the latest version of its annual holiday release. Limited quantities are available nationwide now. SRP is $124.99.

Act 14 starts with High West Rendezvous Rye, a blend of straight rye whiskeys aged 4 to 10 years. As in past years, it is finished in Ruby and Tawny Port casks. For the first time, it also adds Amontillado, Oloroso and PX Sherry barrels. The whiskey is non-chill filtered and bottled at 98.6 proof, a number that matches body temperature and fits a whiskey made for cold-weather sipping.

Specs

Whiskey: High West Rendezvous Rye (straight ryes, 4–10 years)
Mash bills: 95% rye/5% barley malt (MGP); 80% rye/20% malted rye (High West Distillery); 64% rye/30% corn/6% malted barley (Bardstown Bourbon Co.)
Finish: Ruby and Tawny Port casks plus Amontillado, Oloroso and PX Sherry barrels
Proof: 98.6 (49.3% ABV), non-chill filtered, no added flavor
SRP: $124.99

Tasting notes

Nose: Wild strawberry, blackberry preserves, fig
Palate: Blood orange, cherry fruit leather, cinnamon plum crumble, apricot scone
Finish: Jam thumbprint cookie and spiced chai