High West Distillery was founded in 2006 by David Perkins and his wife, Jane. The resulting combination is bold, balanced, complex and perfect for mixing. The older rye (distilled by High West) made using a pot still adds a richer, bolder character and just enough caramel sweetness and woody vanilla richness to calm the “bite” of the younger rye. The younger rye (sourced by High West) is produced on a column still and tastes of cinnamon, clove, anise, eucalyptus buttons, and evergreen “gin-like” flavors. The exclamation point is to signify our aim with this whiskey: showcase the beauty that is rye and create the spiciest rye whiskey in the world. We get asked all the time why “double” and why “!”? “Double,” because this whiskey is created from two rye whiskeys (both a minimum of 2 years old). Straight Rye whiskey: 80% rye, 20% malted rye from High West Distillery Straight Rye whiskey: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP We recommend it for most occasions - sipping it in solitude by a campfire, savoring with favorite old friends, or sharing it with a good-looking stranger.Ī blend of straight Rye whiskeys ranging in age from 2 to 7 years. Its spirited flavor fortifies classic cocktails like the Manhattan and Old Fashioned. Thanks to its balance of cinnamon, anise, and honey, High West Double Rye! stands on its own in cocktails, but is great served neat, with a little water, or on the rocks. Cinnamon and mint, gradually sweetening through the finish, with a hint of anise on the finish. On the palate rye spices are up front, then menthol, mint, eucalyptus, herbal tea with wildflower honey and all spice. It is also crafted to be twice as spicy (think cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves) as your average rye whiskey.Īromatic notes of mint, clove, cinnamon, licorice root, pine nuts, and dark chocolate, with a surprising dose of gin botanicals throughout. Double Rye! is a blend of two different rye whiskeys.
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