The Story
High West High Country American Single Malt Whiskey — Utah's own American single malt, distilled entirely from malted barley in copper pot stills at High West's Wanship distillery using an on-the-grain fermentation and distillation method, producing a whiskey with robust flavor-forward character distinct from Scottish single malts.
American single malt is one of the fastest-growing categories in American craft spirits. High West's High Country brings a distinctly Utah perspective: distilled on-the-grain — meaning the grain remains in contact during fermentation and distillation rather than being filtered out — for a richer, more flavor-forward result more typical of American whiskey style. The copper pot stills and Wasatch Mountain water source contribute mineral clarity and a clean malt base that American oak aging then shapes into something simultaneously familiar to Scotch enthusiasts and distinctly American in its oak intensity.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Fig jam on toast points, whole grain waffles with honey drizzle, cracked walnut shells, dried wildflowers, cedar
- Palate: Honeyed cereal, crème caramel custard, almond macaroons, toasted biscuits with herbal jelly, subtle banana taffy
- Finish: Warm and lingering with malt sweetness and gentle oak spice
Specs
- Distillery: High West Distillery, Wanship, Utah
- Style: American Single Malt Whiskey
- Grain: 100% Malted Barley, Distilled On-the-Grain
- Still: Copper Pot Still
- Cask: New American Oak
- Size: 750ml
Browse all American whiskey at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does American single malt differ from Scotch single malt? American single malts use new American oak rather than used Scotch casks — producing more aggressive oak, vanilla, and caramel character. High Country also uses on-the-grain distillation for extra richness and flavor depth.
- Is High Country distilled by High West or sourced? High Country is distilled at High West's own Wanship facility in copper pot stills — entirely their own distillate, not sourced stock.
- Who should buy High Country American Single Malt? Scotch enthusiasts curious about American single malts, bourbon drinkers exploring malt character, and anyone interested in what Utah's altitude and copper pot distillation contribute to whiskey.
Description
High West High Country American Single Malt Whiskey — Utah's own American single malt, distilled entirely from malted barley in copper pot stills at High West's Wanship distillery using an on-the-grain fermentation and distillation method, producing a whiskey with robust flavor-forward character distinct from Scottish single malts.
American single malt is one of the fastest-growing categories in American craft spirits. High West's High Country brings a distinctly Utah perspective: distilled on-the-grain — meaning the grain remains in contact during fermentation and distillation rather than being filtered out — for a richer, more flavor-forward result more typical of American whiskey style. The copper pot stills and Wasatch Mountain water source contribute mineral clarity and a clean malt base that American oak aging then shapes into something simultaneously familiar to Scotch enthusiasts and distinctly American in its oak intensity.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Fig jam on toast points, whole grain waffles with honey drizzle, cracked walnut shells, dried wildflowers, cedar
- Palate: Honeyed cereal, crème caramel custard, almond macaroons, toasted biscuits with herbal jelly, subtle banana taffy
- Finish: Warm and lingering with malt sweetness and gentle oak spice
Specs
- Distillery: High West Distillery, Wanship, Utah
- Style: American Single Malt Whiskey
- Grain: 100% Malted Barley, Distilled On-the-Grain
- Still: Copper Pot Still
- Cask: New American Oak
- Size: 750ml
Browse all American whiskey at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does American single malt differ from Scotch single malt? American single malts use new American oak rather than used Scotch casks — producing more aggressive oak, vanilla, and caramel character. High Country also uses on-the-grain distillation for extra richness and flavor depth.
- Is High Country distilled by High West or sourced? High Country is distilled at High West's own Wanship facility in copper pot stills — entirely their own distillate, not sourced stock.
- Who should buy High Country American Single Malt? Scotch enthusiasts curious about American single malts, bourbon drinkers exploring malt character, and anyone interested in what Utah's altitude and copper pot distillation contribute to whiskey.
