Ah, so ya heard ’bout this fancy drink called A Midwinter Night’s Dram? Well, lemme tell ya a bit ’bout it! See, this ain’t yer everyday whiskey. It’s somethin’ special they put together over at High West Distillery—out in Utah, mind ya! And folks love it, callin’ it one of them “limited editions,” only comin’ out once a year or so, specially in colder months when ya want somethin’ warm in yer belly.
Now, this drink here, they make it with rye whiskey, but not just any ol’ rye! They mix up somethin’ from their own barrels and a bit of rye from some other company called MGP Ingredients, which, if ya ask me, sounds all official-like. Anyways, they say it’s mostly rye—about 95% rye grain with just a teeny bit, like 5%, of barley malt tossed in. Must be that barley what gives it a bit of smoothness!
Ya might wonder how old this stuff is, right? Ain’t no baby whiskey, that’s fer sure! Most of it sits in barrels for anywhere from four to seven years, gettin’ all rich and tasty. Some folks say parts of it’s even older, but no one’s quite sure exactly how they mix it up. Guess it’s their lil’ secret!
One thing that makes A Midwinter Night’s Dram real unique is how they finish it up. See, it don’t just sit in one kind of barrel; no, they get all fancy and stick it in port barrels. Ruby and tawny port barrels, to be exact. That’s a type of wine barrel, if ya didn’t know. And what this does is it makes the whiskey kinda sweet and fruity, but still got that strong rye kick to it. Folks who like a bit of fruit flavor but still want that bold whiskey taste, well, they seem to love this dram a whole lot.
Now, let’s talk ’bout the flavor—’cause that’s really what matters here! When ya take a sip of this dram, they say ya can taste things like dried cherries, warm spices like cinnamon, and maybe even some vanilla or caramel sneakin’ in. It’s kinda like havin’ a slice of winter pie in a glass! Smooth but with a nice bite, warmin’ ya right up. Some folks even say they taste a bit of that oak from the barrel and a hint of chocolate or coffee. Ain’t that fancy?
What else can I tell ya? Well, they say it’s a bit pricey. Lookin’ at about $150 a bottle, which sure ain’t cheap, but I reckon folks who know their whiskey say it’s worth it. The proof on this one is higher than your typical Rendezvous Rye too, so ya get a bit more strength in each sip. But they don’t do any of that fancy filtering, so it’s all natural-like, no messin’ with the taste.
Oh, and this here is the 2023 version, Act 11 Scene 9, as they call it. Just like a play, they release different “acts” and “scenes” each year, which makes folks excited to see what lil’ changes come with each one. Kind of like a new chapter in a book, I reckon!
So, if ya like whiskey with a bit of a story, somethin’ rich and warm for the cold months, and you don’t mind spendin’ a bit, then A Midwinter Night’s Dram might just be yer new favorite. Just sip it slow, enjoy the flavors, and feel the warmth. It’s a drink made for cold nights and good company. Here’s hopin’ ya get a taste of it this winter!
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