NOSE: A deep, sweet nose loaded with warm oak mixed delightfully with notes of plum, sweet wine, brown sugar, and graham cracker. Woah, great complexity again here. HIGH WEST A MIDWINTER NIGHTS DRAM BOURBON ACT 10 SCENE 3 (750 ML). This limited-edition blend of straight rye whiskeys opens with notes of muddled blackberries, honey-poached figs, chocolate covered cherries, toasted marshmallow, gentian root, star anise and hoisin sauce. Straight Rye Whiskey: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP; 80% rye, 20% malted rye from HWD. For more information and where to buy High West products near you, visit. High West A Midwinter's Night Dram Limited Release Whiskey Act 9 Scene 4.
A Midwinter Night's Dram is a seasonal annual release which builds upon High West Rendezvous Rye, a blend of straight rye whiskeys. The linger is incredibly long but a little one directional; not at all disappointing if you like that sweet dark wine taste. Hopefully we will be able to locate some of the other scenes from this years release! I happened to be in Utah in the fall of 2017, and stopped by High West's Park City Saloon for a tasting flight. It continues to live up to that pledge today.
Over time, the make up of a Midwinter Night's Dram has shifted. Age: NAS (mix of MGP and High West barrels that vary in age ranges). It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom of this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs. I find myself licking at my teeth to grab off any of the sweetness from all these incredible pours that may be stuck there. My brother and I had an enjoyable visit, and we enjoyed the the flight. All the delicious dark fruit you could ask for. The whiskey is made from a marriage of six year-old rye whi... Read More. Brandied cherries, fig jam, sun-dried raisins, dried orange peel, baking spice, French oak toast.
Smell: The nose starts off with deep, jammy plums and fresh figs mixed into rye spices and light Christmas tree essence. 6 proof) and will be available in limited quantities beginning in October at a suggested retail price of $99. Fast forward a few years, and I finally get to try to A Midwinter Night's Dram, a limited release of Rendezvous Rye that has been finished for an extra year or two in Ruby and Tawny port barrels. This whiskey is rich and full bodied with dried fruits, fig syrup, and candied ginger, finished with spiced blackberries, cloves, and cinnamon. HIGH WEST RELEASES A MIDWINTER NIGHT'S DRAM ACT 9. Artwork does not necessarily represent items for sale. Act 9, scene 1, ullage: ullage: top shoulder, front label slightly worn, back label slightly worn. The ultimate authority on whisky said, "High West delivers innovative and delicious whiskeys, expands the definition of what it is to be a distiller, and pioneered a successful new paradigm for craft distilling. Official Nose: Maple toasted pecans, cinnamon custard, Jaffa cake, star anise, gentian root, cinnamon pine cones, oatmeal raisin cookie, fresh Bing cherries.
If you are in Utah, A Midwinter Night's Dram will be available at High West's locations in Park City and Wanship Friday, October 1st, 2021 at 11am, in addition to the Utah State Liquor Stores. Originally, the mash bill was made up of not only MGP, but also some very old Barton distillate (some as old as purportedly 15 years+). I like this one a lot but it's something I'd reach for on a moodier, stormier night than tonight. Crème brûlée that is only lightly seared; very sweet and sugary. BACKGROUND: A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 9 Scene 5 was released in 2021 out of the High West Distillery, out of Park City Utah. Tell us what you think and give us some feedback! To me every palate is different!
We talk about bourbon, rye, or any American whiskey here (yes, even Jack). All Bottles Are 750ml Unless Specified Otherwise. Acclaimed Utah Distillery's Highly Anticipated Limited Release Now Available. Shakespeare Lysander describes how quickly true love can vanish. We 91Wine Enthusiast. Learn Subscriptions. Image is not a direct representation of the Act/Scene. Bourbon With Friends is the podcast for anyone who loves to share a glass of whiskey with family in friends. Discount code cannot be combined with the offers applied to the cart. Elsewhere, the rye whiskey will be made keeping the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging. This is the 9th release, as denoted by the Act number on the bottle. William Shakespeare famously wrote these words in the first act of "A Midwinter Night's Dream. " From the bottle label: Are you sure That we are awake?
Company on Label: High West. The secondary has shifted as well, going from $200ish to over $250 in some cases on the most recent batch. This is how we feel about a dram of this whiskey. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Sip: The vanilla leads off like a bomb with a nice caramel note and then a rush of raspberry and blackberry notes running from fresh to preserved. A blend of straight rye whiskeys, finished in port and French oak barrels.
High West sourced their early whiskey from the MGP distillery in Indiana. Allocation Nation Club Info. Sure, but it no longer justifies it's price for either MSRP or secondary. Slight hints of a candied kind of mint layers over the fruit at times. Final Ranking: Act 9 Scene 3 > Act 7 Scene 6 > Act 9 Scene 1 > Act 8 Scene 4.
Color wise, they're quite similar, but the nose reveals some critical differences. High West was honored to receive Whisky Advocate's prestigious Distiller of the Year award in 2016. There are hints of toasted, dry oak flavors mid palate, then cola on the finish. High West // (bottled in) Utah, USA. Editor's Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by High West. Time to get into some fun (trouble).
Find tannic oak, barrel char, peanut shells, and plums on a medium length finish. Please note that all spirits are sold for collection in New York or shipment to the District of Columbia, New Hampshire and New York via specialized carriers. Rendezvous Rye is a blend of two straight rye whiskies, a 95% rye, 5% barley malt sourced from MGP, and a 80% rye, 20% malted rye distilled by High West. A friend of mine was kind enough to provide a sample with one of these previous versions, Act 8. It's High West's Rendezvous Rye finished in both Ruby and Tawny Port barrels for an additional 1 to 2 years, " said Master Distiller Brendan Coyle. Created Jan 27, 2010.