Well, let me tell ya, this Midwinter Night’s Dram is somethin’ special, ya know? It’s not just any ol’ whiskey; it’s a seasonal release from High West Distillery out in Park City, Utah. Now, I ain’t no fancy talker, but I can tell you this drink has got folks waitin’ every year for the next batch. They just dropped their 12th batch, called Act 12, an’ folks are real excited.
Now lemme break it down for ya plain and simple. This whiskey, she’s a mix of rye whiskeys, an’ they’ve gone an’ finished it up in Port wine barrels. That’s where a lotta that fancy flavor comes from, ya see. Rye whiskey, she’s strong an’ spicy, kinda like havin’ a kick o’ cinnamon an’ vanilla. But then, with that port barrel, you get this rich, fruity taste — like plums an’ dried fruit mixed in, with a bit o’ warm spice. They say it’s kinda like sittin’ by the fire on a cold winter’s night, warm and cozy, y’know?
High West, they’re proud of makin’ their own whiskey now. Used to be they’d blend in other folks’ whiskey too, but now, they got their own stuff goin’. The Rendezvous Rye is their base, aged from about four to seven years. That’s what starts the whole thing off. They mix it up with a lil’ whiskey that’s even older — some say around six years, though they keep the exact details tight to their chest.
Every October, this dram drops an’ folks scramble to grab a bottle. It’s only around for a bit, ya see, an’ once it’s gone, it’s gone till next year. High West first started doin’ this back in 2013, an’ every year, they give it a fancy name, like “Act 12.” Each year’s got its own character, but it’s all built on that same rich, spicy rye with fruity undertones that fans have come to love. In fact, folks say this is High West’s most anticipated release of the year, an’ I believe ‘em. The bottle’s got a strength of 49.3% alcohol by volume — she ain’t for the faint of heart!
If ya ever get a chance to sip this, pour it neat or just a splash o’ water, ya know? Some folks go fancy an’ say to sip slow, let that fruity taste unfold, but either way, it’s like takin’ a lil’ winter’s warmth right inside ya. An’ if yer sharin’ it with friends or family, well, that just makes it even better. Midwinter Night’s Dram ain’t just a drink; it’s somethin’ special folks look forward to year after year.
So there ya have it, folks. High West sure knows how to warm up a cold night with their Midwinter Night’s Dram, and whether you’re sippin’ it by the fire or celebratin’ with friends, you’re in for a real treat. Here’s hopin’ you get yer hands on a bottle before it all sells out, ‘cause once folks get a taste, it sure don’t stick around for long.
Tags：[High West Distillery, Midwinter Night’s Dram, Act 12, Rye Whiskey, Seasonal Release, Port Barrel Aging]
