The Story
High West Double Rye! — a blend of two straight rye whiskeys, a younger 2-year high-rye mashbill and an older expression from High West's own pot still, producing a spice-forward whiskey that delivers more complexity than either component achieves on its own.
High West Distillery, founded in Park City, Utah in 2006, built its reputation on the art of blending — sourcing exceptional aged rye stocks and combining them with their own production to create expressions unavailable from any single distillery. Double Rye! is the flagship of that philosophy: the younger column-still rye contributes bold cinnamon, clove, anise, eucalyptus, and evergreen gin-like flavors; the older pot-still rye from High West adds richer, bolder character with just enough caramel sweetness and woody vanilla to balance the bite. The result is a rye that is simultaneously bold and approachable — a go-to both for neat sipping and high-rye cocktails like the Manhattan or Sazerac.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Mint, clove, cinnamon, licorice root, pine nuts, and dark chocolate, with a surprising dose of gin botanicals throughout
- Palate: Rye spice up front, then menthol, mint, eucalyptus, herbal tea with wildflower honey and allspice
- Finish: Cinnamon and mint, gradually sweetening through the finish with a hint of anise
Specs
- Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
- Style: Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys
- Mash Bills: 95% rye / 5% barley malt (MGP) + 80% rye / 20% malted rye (High West)
- ABV: 46% (92 Proof)
- Filtration: Non-chill filtered
- Size: 750ml
Browse all rye whiskey at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does High West Double Rye taste like? Mint, clove, cinnamon, and gin botanicals on the nose; rye spice, menthol, and herbal tea on the palate; sweetening finish of cinnamon and anise.
- Is Double Rye good for cocktails? Yes — the high rye content and 46% ABV make it an exceptional Manhattan or Sazerac base that holds up well against vermouth and bitters.
- How does Double Rye differ from Rendezvous Rye? Double Rye skews younger and spicier with more botanical energy; Rendezvous Rye uses a higher proportion of older rye for a more complex, oak-forward and fruit-forward profile.
Description
High West Double Rye! — a blend of two straight rye whiskeys, a younger 2-year high-rye mashbill and an older expression from High West's own pot still, producing a spice-forward whiskey that delivers more complexity than either component achieves on its own.
High West Distillery, founded in Park City, Utah in 2006, built its reputation on the art of blending — sourcing exceptional aged rye stocks and combining them with their own production to create expressions unavailable from any single distillery. Double Rye! is the flagship of that philosophy: the younger column-still rye contributes bold cinnamon, clove, anise, eucalyptus, and evergreen gin-like flavors; the older pot-still rye from High West adds richer, bolder character with just enough caramel sweetness and woody vanilla to balance the bite. The result is a rye that is simultaneously bold and approachable — a go-to both for neat sipping and high-rye cocktails like the Manhattan or Sazerac.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Mint, clove, cinnamon, licorice root, pine nuts, and dark chocolate, with a surprising dose of gin botanicals throughout
- Palate: Rye spice up front, then menthol, mint, eucalyptus, herbal tea with wildflower honey and allspice
- Finish: Cinnamon and mint, gradually sweetening through the finish with a hint of anise
Specs
- Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
- Style: Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys
- Mash Bills: 95% rye / 5% barley malt (MGP) + 80% rye / 20% malted rye (High West)
- ABV: 46% (92 Proof)
- Filtration: Non-chill filtered
- Size: 750ml
Browse all rye whiskey at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does High West Double Rye taste like? Mint, clove, cinnamon, and gin botanicals on the nose; rye spice, menthol, and herbal tea on the palate; sweetening finish of cinnamon and anise.
- Is Double Rye good for cocktails? Yes — the high rye content and 46% ABV make it an exceptional Manhattan or Sazerac base that holds up well against vermouth and bitters.
- How does Double Rye differ from Rendezvous Rye? Double Rye skews younger and spicier with more botanical energy; Rendezvous Rye uses a higher proportion of older rye for a more complex, oak-forward and fruit-forward profile.
