Maker Notes

Sam Brannan was tall, charismatic, and had a talent for evocative and powerful writing, as well as distilling fine brandy. In 1846, Sam took a voyage on the ship “Brooklyn” from New York to San Francisco with a printing press in tow. When he landed in San Francisco, he started the town’s first newspaper, The California Star, which debuted on January 9, 1847. 

In 1848, Sam bolted into the old San Francisco Plaza and was the first to announce the stupendous discovery, “Gold, Gold, Gold, from the American River!”. The whole city followed his lead in the search of gold and his newspaper, The California Star, became known as, “The Voice of the Gold Rush.” 

The Calistoga Star brandies are a nod to not only Sam’s first newspaper in San Francisco, The California Star, but also his love for distilling brandy he called “Calistoga Cognac” that critics during the era called “a brandy equal to the finest brandies in France”.

Distillate: Chardonnay, French Colombard, Grenache, Muscat and Symphony grapes from the Central Valle

Aging: Cellared for a minimum of 7 years and up to 15 years in a combination of 60% Column aged in used Bourbon barrels and 40% Alembic aged in French Oak

Color: Amber

Aroma: Toasted oak, orange zest, clove, cinnamon

Palate: Rich palate with a warming sensation from the alcohol; notes of caramel, plum, walnut and oak

Patience is the secret ingredient of our acclaimed Añejo. Aged for a full two years in new French oak barrels, the complex aromas of dried fruits and spice complement flavors of toasted oak, butterscotch, vanilla, and sweet cooked agave.

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.

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.

A delicious harmony of toffee-sweetness and deep, fruity notes, our golden amber whisky incorporates additional waves of smoky barbecue heat ending in a delightfully drying finish. This unique spirit is exclusively composed of some of the finest Single Malt Scotch Whiskies from the heart of Scotland, resulting in a harmonious blend with a real depth of flavor and character worthy of its minimum 15-year maturation.

A delicious, natural tonic with a uniquely clean and refreshing taste. Subtle botanicals like hand-pressed bitter orange oil from Tanzania blend with pure cane sugar and real quinine sourced from the Congo for a bitter taste balanced by a soft citrus finish.

Quinine is the key ingredient, and the essential bitterness, in tonic water. The brand name Fever-Tree was chosen as it is the colloquial name for the cinchona tree, the bark of which produces quinine. After much research, a specific type of fever tree plantation (known as Cinchona ledgeriana) located on the Rwanda/Congo border, was found to be producing the purest quinine in the world. There was no other option but to source Fever-Tree's quinine from this plantation - the only drinks company to be doing so.

Bottle Size: 500ml

Offering a light and subtle character, the delicate and sweet flavour of elderflower is perfectly balanced by the soft bitterness of the quinine.

To capture the finest elderflower flavour, we source hand-picked flowers from a small Gloucestershire farm on the edge of the Cotswolds. Renowned for growing some of the highest quality elder bushes in the UK, the elderflowers are hand-collected on the farm between May and June when the region is in full bloom. The unique flavour extraction process begins within hours of picking, to ensure that none of the delicate floral flavour is lost.

Bottle Size: 500ml

Cloudy with natural sediment, this naturally brewed blend of three different gingers has a strong, robust ginger character with just enough kick. Not too sweet on the palate and with a deep, long lasting ginger flavor.

Made of a blend of complmentary gingers, including Fresh Ginger and Nigerian from Afican and Cochin Ginger sourced from India. Nigerian Ginger has an aromatic intensity to it that adds depth to the ginger flavour and perfectly complements the fresh zesty notes of the Fresh Green Ginger and the rich, chocolately notes of the Cochin Ginger.

Bottle Size: 500ml

A blend of three natural gingers, subtle botanicals, and pure cane sugar create an authentic, refreshing taste and aroma.

Made of a blend of complmentary gingers, including Fresh Ginger and Nigerian from Afican and Cochin Ginger sourced from India. Nigerian Ginger has an aromatic intensity to it that adds depth to the ginger flavour and perfectly complements the fresh zesty notes of the Fresh Green Ginger and the rich, chocolately notes of the Cochin Ginger.

Bottle Size: 500ml

Refreshingly Light Tonic Water is the world's first lower calorie tonic water containing no artificial ingredients. With 58% fewer calories, there is no need to compromise on taste as this delicious, crisp tonic water combines fruit sugars and quinine with citrus, aromatic botanicals and soft spring water.

Quinine is the key ingredient, and the essential bitterness, in tonic water. The brand name Fever-Tree was chosen as it is the colloquial name for the cinchona tree, the bark of which produces quinine. After much research, a specific type of fever tree plantation (known as Cinchona ledgeriana) located on the Rwanda/Congo border, was found to be producing the purest quinine in the world. There was no other option but to source Fever-Tree's quinine from this plantation - the only drinks company to be doing so.

Bottle Size: 500ml

Using fruit sugars we have developed this delicious, reduced calorie ginger beer. A brewed product that has the distinctive long lasting ginger character of Fever-Tree with 53% fewer calories. Perfect with your favourite rum or vodka.

Made of a blend of complmentary gingers, including Fresh Ginger and Nigerian from Afican and Cochin Ginger sourced from India. Nigerian Ginger has an aromatic intensity to it that adds depth to the ginger flavour and perfectly complements the fresh zesty notes of the Fresh Green Ginger and the rich, chocolately notes of the Cochin Ginger.

Bottle Size: 500ml

But that was only the beginning. From that day to this, our 14 botanicals have been kept true to nature, in a bright, distinct gin that is sipworthy smooth. And now it's over to you. To take the mantle of experimentation and invention. To make something with true brilliance.

One of summer's finest gifts is the luscious, juicy peach. And the only way to improve on nature's perfection is to soak a bunch of them in Ole Smoky's White Lightin Moonshine. Dip in and grab one of those succulent, moonshine-infused peaches and experience a sweet little slice of heaven. After theyre gone, it leaves just enough moonshine to make a summer sangria that pairs perfectly with sunshine.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Nothing brings out the sweetness of watermelon like a little sprinkle of salt. We took this mouth-watering, salty-sweet combo and kicked it up a note with Ole Smoky Whiskey. Let the summer begin!

Bottle Size: 750ml

Nautical American Gin is crafted using 15 exotic botanicals sourced from around the world. We include a rare coastal botanical in our recipe that delivers a slight hint of sea salt flavor. This brightens up all the other flavors - lemongrass, mint, coriander - to deliver a smooth & elegant taste experience. The custom packaging speaks to the coastal nature of the product - aquamarine bottle color and a flat back so the bottle doesn't tip over while on your boat!

With its diverse variety of botanicals, Nautical Gin is the perfect gin for the Gimlet cocktail. The lime and sea salt work together to enhance the citrus, spice & mineral flavors. Best of all, the Gimlet is versatile, easy to make and delicious!

Bottle Size: 750ml

Beefeater Pink Strawberry is the vibrant new pink gin made using the original Beefeater London Dry Recipe with the addition of natural strawberry flavoring to give it a vibrant and delicious strawberry taste.

Our founder James Burrough would often experiment with new flavored gins and liqueurs, purchasing his ingredients from London's Covent Garden markets in the 1800s. These recipe archives and London's markets inspired this bright expression, Beefeater Pink Strawberry.

JAJA utilizes volcanic water sourced from the springs at our distillery. This product is filtered and aerated to perfection. Smile, laugh, and celebrate with JAJA.

Bottle size: 750ml