High West Says Yippee Ki-Yay - Straight Rye Whiskey
by High West
$119.99High West Yippee Ki-Yay Whiskey Limited Release 750ml Bottle
One day, just for fun, we put some rye whiskey into barrels originally used to age wine. When we mixed the ‘vermouth-ed’ and the ‘syrah-ed’ we discovered an all-natural, not disgustingly sweet whiskey for the rest of us.
Age(s), Distilled by & Mashbill(s): A blend of straight rye whiskeys aged from 2 to 16 years.
Straight Rye Whiskey: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP & 53% rye, 37% corn, 10% barley malt from Barton Distillery.
Barrel Type(s): Aged in new, charred, white American oak barrels and finished in French oak barrels that previously contained vermouth and Syrah wine.
Sensory Notes:
Nose: Cinnamon stick, cassis, star anise, dried thyme, rose petal and fruit leather; with time in the glass it opens up to notes of black cherry, rich cocoa nibs, brown sugar, and subtle clove.
Taste: Bold cinnamon spice and orange rind, followed by silky layers of vanilla, blackberry, and dried herbs.
Finish: Clover honey, black currants, and subtle mint.
