High West Bourbon

Classification: Blend of Straight Bourbons
Distillery: Sourced from MGP and undisclosed distillery(ies)
Mashbill: MGP Bourbon(s): 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley. Straight Bourbon(s): 84% Corn, 8% Rye, 8% Malted Barley
Age: Blend of 2-13 Years
Proof: 92

Nose: Like ridin’ into camp at dusk—mellow and familiar. Caramel and melted butter roll in like saddle-worn comfort, followed by a bushel of fresh-cut apples and a faint breeze of vanilla and cinnamon. It don’t shout, but it sure knows how to settle in by the fire.

Palate: Not a stampede of flavors—more like a modest trail ride. Oak, vanilla, and a gentle dusting of spice carry the load, with a light buttery smoothness and a surprising spark of orange zest. It’s a clean sip, but it doesn’t quite holler. More harmonica than six-shooter.

Finish: Now here’s where it kicks up a little dust. The spice picks up pace, dry oak takes the reins, and a few toasted nuts and cinnamon nudge in like coyotes at the edge of camp. It lingers just long enough to earn a nod, then rides off before you’re ready to say goodbye.

Verdict: This one’s like a good horse—steady, easygoing, and not prone to surprises. Won’t buck you off, but it won’t win the race either.