High West - American Prairie Byron's Barrel Select

October 31, 2022 · #20

Bottle completed

CategoryBourbon
Country | RegionUnited States, Utah
DistilleryHigh West
Age statement1yr 1month
Alcohol % | Proof52% | 104 pf
ReleaseLimited 2021
Mash bill75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley from MGP - 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley from undisclosed source - other whiskey components undisclosed for contractual reasons
Cask typeBrandy
Price point$40
Bottle statusCompleted
High West - American Prairie Byron's Barrel Select bottle reference image

Appearance / Color

Melted Caramel

Nose / Aroma / Smell

Strong aromas of toffee, malt, fresh sawdust, and spiced honey

Flavor / Taste / Palate

The palate is thick with notes of toasted wood, vanilla, roasted grain, and butterscotch with a hint of maple and baking spices.

Finish

The finish is lightly dry with a lingering granola note.

A fateful tour of Makers Mark Distillery in 2009 inspired David Perkins and his wife Jane to start their own operation. David — a former biochemist — basically said, “Hey, I can do that!” and moved his family to Utah and set up shop. High West Distillery was born. Success has come hard and fast, and they now produce and market a range of products including their four core Whiskies, three current limited releases, two bottled cocktails, and two specialty spirits. It’s a blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskies from across the United States aged from two to thirteen years. And when they get a batch that turns out exceptionally well, they set aside a single barrel.

High West - American Prairie Byron's Barrel Select

October 31, 2022 · No. 20

Category
Bourbon
Country | Region
United States, Utah
Distillery
High West
Age Statement
1yr 1month
Alcohol / Proof
52% / 104 pf
Release
Limited 2021
Mash Bill
75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley from MGP - 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley from undisclosed source - other whiskey components undisclosed for contractual reasons
Cask Type
Brandy
Price Point
$40
Appearance
Melted Caramel

Nose / Aroma / Smell:

Strong aromas of toffee, malt, fresh sawdust, and spiced honey

Flavor / Taste / Palate:

The palate is thick with notes of toasted wood, vanilla, roasted grain, and butterscotch with a hint of maple and baking spices.

Finish:

The finish is lightly dry with a lingering granola note.

High West - American Prairie Byron's Barrel Select bottle reference image

A fateful tour of Makers Mark Distillery in 2009 inspired David Perkins and his wife Jane to start their own operation. David — a former biochemist — basically said, “Hey, I can do that!” and moved his family to Utah and set up shop. High West Distillery was born. Success has come hard and fast, and they now produce and market a range of products including their four core Whiskies, three current limited releases, two bottled cocktails, and two specialty spirits. It’s a blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskies from across the United States aged from two to thirteen years. And when they get a batch that turns out exceptionally well, they set aside a single barrel.