High West Distillery was founded in 2006 by David Perkins and his wife, Jane. David, a former biochemist, was inspired to open his own distillery after seeing the parallels between the fermentation and distilling process and his own work in biochemistry during a trip to a whiskey distillery in Kentucky. In 2004, David and his family relocated to Park City, Utah to begin their new venture, where they began distilling in 2007. They chose Park City because of David’s love of the Old West and Utah’s little-known whiskey history.

High West began with humble roots, opening a small, 250-gallon still and Saloon in an historic livery stable and garage. What was once a small operation in downtown Park City has grown to be an internationally-recognized, award winning brand.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Brandied cherries, fig jam, sun-dried raisins, dried orange peel, baking spice, French oak toast.

Taste: Quince paste, strawberry rhubarb crumble, vanilla caramel, molasses, toffee, leather.

How to Enjoy
We recommend that you enjoy this special spirit neat, due to its many layers of complexity, next to a warm fire as the snow piles up on the window sill. It also pairs beautifully with fig cookies!

High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram ACT 11 is a masterful expression of artful blending and aging. This limited-edition straight rye whiskey is finished in French oak and port barrels, resulting in a truly luxurious and seasonal sip. Its inspiration lies in the drama and romance of winter nights, making it a perfect companion for fireside gatherings or special occasions.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Rich and inviting, with aromas of dried fruit, baking spices, and subtle oak.
• Palate: Layers of spiced cherry, fig, toffee, and vanilla unfold, complemented by a velvety texture and hints of clove and cinnamon.
• Finish: Long and warming, with a sweet and spicy crescendo that lingers gracefully.

For a bottle of this extraordinary whiskey, visit Royal Batch, where every sip becomes a celebration.

American Prairie™ Bourbon is named after the American Prairie Reserve, a group working to create the largest wildlife reserve in the lower 48 states.

This complex blend of straight bourbons aged from 2 to 13 years in new, charred white American oak barrels whiskeys which produce an aromatic whiskey that helps preserve the West.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Light caramel and sweet vanilla

Taste: Rich and earthy on the palate with well balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat and sweet corn bread biscuits

Finish: Vanilla with a hint of caramel apple

Product Reviews & Awards

Silver Medal - Bourbon - High Rye - Whiskeys of the World 2015

Double Gold Medal - Fifty Best 2015

92 Points - The Tasting Panel

How to Enjoy
Great in cocktails, but has the complexity to stand on its own.

Maker Notes

High West Campfire is the world’s finest blend of scotch, bourbon and rye whiskeys. The first batch of Campfire blended with 100% Hight west own-make rye.  A very unusual, distinctive, yet delicious whiskey.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Floral, fruity, bright and spicy, caramel, butterscotch, Light smoke and smoldering wood from a campfire the morning after, jasmine, chai tea, sandalwood, leather, tobacco, pine resin and toasted bread.

Taste: Vanilla, honey, toffee with some nice fruit, blueberries and black cherries, chai spices - nutmeg, cinnamon, orange zest, salty caramels, tobacco, gentle smoke!

Mashbill

Straight Rye Whiskey:  95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP;
Straight Bourbon Whiskey: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt from MGP;
80% Rye, 20% Malted Rye from High West Distillery;
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky: Undisclosed Source (due to contractual reasons)

How to Enjoy:

Campfire Whiskey is best enjoyed with old friends and good looking strangers. Sip straight or with a little water. Campfire also puts a unique twist on classic cocktails

Awards and Accolades: 

2023 Denver International Spirits Competition: Silver Medal
2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Gold Medal

The spiciest rye in the world. A blend of straight Rye whiskeys ranging in age from 2 to 7 years old in new, charred white American oak barrels.

How to Enjoy
Very Rye forward which stands out well in cocktails, but just enough richness to be a balanced sipper

Bottle Size: 750ml

Our flagship whiskey. A blend of aged rye's that creates a rich and full mouthfeel. A blend of older straight Rye whiskeys ranging in age from 6 to 14 years in new, charred white American oak barrels.

How to Enjoy
Great neat, with a little water, or on the rocks. The high rye mash bill also makes Rendezvous Rye perfect in one of the classic cocktails made with rye, like a Manhattan, an Old Fashioned, or a Sazerac.

Nose: Black cherry fruit leather, stewed strawberries, orange peel, molasses, cinnamon bark, sage

Taste: Cherry turnover, spiced apples, sun-dried raisins, candied orange rind, rosemary, savory spice

How to Enjoy: Pour it over ice and garnish with a cherry.

Unopened bottles have a 3 Year shelf life, once opened, refrigerate for up to 30 days.

Nose: Black cherry fruit leather, stewed strawberries, orange peel, molasses, cinnamon bark, sage

Taste: Cherry turnover, spiced apples, sun-dried raisins, candied orange rind, rosemary, savory spice

How to Enjoy: Pour it over ice and garnish with a cherry.

Unopened bottles have a 3 Year shelf life, once opened, refrigerate for up to 30 days.

Maker Notes

We teamed up with Huckberry for an epic set:
2 Huckberry-Exclusive Denali Whiskey glasses with your choice of either 1 bottle of Bourbon or Double Rye.

Huckberry Denali Whiskey Glass Details:
Each glass features a raised topographic impression of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America and one of Alaska's most prominent natural features. Made from 100% lead-free handblown glass which is lighter than leaded glass and equally durable. Due to the handmade nature of glass blowing, each glass may have slight variation.

Sensory Notes

Bourbon: Rich and earthy on the palate with well balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat and sweet corn bread biscuits.

Double Rye: Rye spices up front, then menthol, mint, eucalyptus, herbal tea with wildflower honey and all spice.

Mash Bill

Double Rye: Straight Rye whiskeys: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP; 80% Rye, 20% Malted Rye from High West Distillery

Bourbon: Straight Bourbon Whiskey: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt from MGP; 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley; Other whiskey components are undisclosed due to contractual reasons

Meet the American West's most innovative and inviting bourbon. A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys, aged a minimum of two years in charred white American oak barrels. Never chill-filtered or carbon-treated and utilizing a variety of high rye content mash bills to convey an earthy complexity (with a bit of spice). The perfect marriage of richness and brightness expressed by notes of honey nougat, sweet cornbread biscuits, and lemon zest with caramel apples and pecan pie lingering on the finish. Whether sipped or stirred, this bourbon is blended to be your tried and true. 

High West Bourbon is a complex blend of straight bourbons producing an aromatic whiskey that helps preserve the West.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Light caramel and sweet vanilla

Taste: Rich and earthy on the palate with well balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat and sweet cornbread biscuits

Finish: Vanilla with a hint of caramel apple and pecan pie

Great in cocktails, but has the complexity to stand on its own.

An un-aged oat whiskey (akin to a blanco tequila) that is very unique and incredibly smooth.

How to Enjoy
High West Silver Whiskey is remarkably versatile. Neat, on the rocks, in a classic cocktail, or wherever you'd use another ""clear"" spirit. Try an Old Fashioned-Old Fashioned, a Margarita, or a Silver Manhattan.

Situated at the bottom of the Quitting Time Ski Run in Park City, High West Distillery & Saloon is the first distillery in Utah since Prohibition and the only ski-in gastro-distillery in the world. "We wanted to call High West a "saloon", says David Perkins who founded the distillery in 2006 with his wife Jane, "because we wanted to pay homage to the history of saloons in the old West and the important role they played in each and every town that had one. The saloon was the main meeting place where town hall meetings were held, important announcements were made, and people went to eat and drink. We want people to share that sense of community and friendship over High West." The distillery's humble beginnings with a 250-gallon still operating in a historic stable and garage grew into an international brand with 4 locations: a distillery with a 1600-gallon copper-pot still in Wanship, Utah, that offers tours and educational tasting, the Saloon and Nelson Cottage with the original still and whiskey-paired dinners, and a Saloon at the Salt Lake City airport. High West has garnered numerous awards over the years, including being named "Distiller of the Year" by Whisky Advocate in 2016. The Barrel Finished Old Fashioned is a premium ready-to-drink cocktail that's a simple handful of ice and an orange twist short of a perfect drink. With their bourbon and rye whiskeys serving as the base, the cocktail adds unrefined raw demerara simple syrup and bitters to the recipe. The liquid is then finished in second-use rye barrels. "Our bar program has been the proving ground for these cocktail recipes. We experimented with and served variations on these cocktails from behind the bar for years, ultimately resulting in these final recipes. We developed them to be complex yet balanced, and they can be enjoyed on their own or when paired with food," says Steven Walton of High West. Each bottle holds 12 servings.

High West Classics from West Barreled Cocktails bring the elegance of classic cocktails to your home. This selection includes the Old Fashioned and Manhattan, perfect for whiskey connoisseurs who enjoy ready-to-drink convenience.

Old Fashioned: A spirit-forward cocktail aged in second-use rye whiskey barrels, offering a rich, complex flavor that showcases whiskey craftsmanship. Each 375ml bottle serves six cocktails, ideal for gatherings or a cozy evening.

Manhattan: Crafted with precision, this ready-to-drink Manhattan delivers a rich, smooth profile, also aged in second-use rye whiskey barrels. Each 375ml bottle provides six servings, perfect for sharing with fellow enthusiasts.