The Story
High West American Prairie Bourbon — a blend of straight bourbons from Utah's High West Distillery, crafted to preserve the spirit of the American West with a rich, approachable profile that bridges everyday sipping and cocktail versatility, with a portion of proceeds supporting the American Prairie Reserve conservation effort.
High West American Prairie Bourbon blends straight bourbons of varying ages and mash bills — combining younger grain-forward stocks with more mature expressions to produce a consistent, well-rounded profile at an accessible price point. The blending philosophy prioritizes balance: rich sweetness from the corn base, enough rye content across the mash bills to provide spice and earthiness, and enough oak integration to add structure without bitterness.
The result is a bourbon built for the West: open, generous, and uncomplicated without being simple. It serves equally well neat, on the rocks, or as a bourbon cocktail base.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Light caramel and sweet vanilla
- Palate: Rich and earthy with candy corn, honey nougat, and sweet cornbread biscuits
- Finish: Vanilla with a hint of caramel apple and pecan pie
Specs
- Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
- Style: Blend of Straight Bourbons
- ABV: 46% (92 Proof)
- Filtration: Non-chill filtered
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon whiskey at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does High West Bourbon taste like? Light caramel and vanilla on the nose; candy corn, honey nougat, and cornbread biscuits on the palate; vanilla, caramel apple, and pecan pie on the finish.
- Is High West Bourbon good for cocktails? Yes — its balanced sweetness and 46% ABV make it an excellent Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour base without overpowering the other ingredients.
- Does High West donate to conservation? Yes — a portion of American Prairie Bourbon proceeds supports the American Prairie Reserve, a nonprofit restoring native grasslands across Montana.
Description
High West American Prairie Bourbon — a blend of straight bourbons from Utah's High West Distillery, crafted to preserve the spirit of the American West with a rich, approachable profile that bridges everyday sipping and cocktail versatility, with a portion of proceeds supporting the American Prairie Reserve conservation effort.
High West American Prairie Bourbon blends straight bourbons of varying ages and mash bills — combining younger grain-forward stocks with more mature expressions to produce a consistent, well-rounded profile at an accessible price point. The blending philosophy prioritizes balance: rich sweetness from the corn base, enough rye content across the mash bills to provide spice and earthiness, and enough oak integration to add structure without bitterness.
The result is a bourbon built for the West: open, generous, and uncomplicated without being simple. It serves equally well neat, on the rocks, or as a bourbon cocktail base.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Light caramel and sweet vanilla
- Palate: Rich and earthy with candy corn, honey nougat, and sweet cornbread biscuits
- Finish: Vanilla with a hint of caramel apple and pecan pie
Specs
- Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
- Style: Blend of Straight Bourbons
- ABV: 46% (92 Proof)
- Filtration: Non-chill filtered
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon whiskey at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does High West Bourbon taste like? Light caramel and vanilla on the nose; candy corn, honey nougat, and cornbread biscuits on the palate; vanilla, caramel apple, and pecan pie on the finish.
- Is High West Bourbon good for cocktails? Yes — its balanced sweetness and 46% ABV make it an excellent Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour base without overpowering the other ingredients.
- Does High West donate to conservation? Yes — a portion of American Prairie Bourbon proceeds supports the American Prairie Reserve, a nonprofit restoring native grasslands across Montana.
