Oh, let me tell ya ’bout this here drink called “Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 10 Scene 2.” Now, don’t be too quick to judge the fancy name, it’s just a bottle o’ whiskey, but it sure ain’t no ordinary one. This here whiskey comes from High West, a place that makes some real good stuff, if ya ask me. Now, this Act 10 Scene 2, it’s special, I reckon, ’cause they blend a few kinds o’ rye whiskies together. Ya got that strong rye taste, but also somethin’ a little smoother too. It’s like they took the best parts from each and put ‘em all together.
The bottle itself, well, it don’t come cheap. I ain’t sayin’ it’s the most expensive thing in the world, but it’s a bit pricy for what you’re gettin’. It’s a bottle ya save for a real special occasion, or maybe when ya just wanna feel fancy. Now, if you’re wonderin’ ’bout the strength, this here whiskey comes at 98.6 proof. That’s a fair bit stronger than yer regular drink, so don’t go thinkin’ you can gulp it down like water. Take it slow, enjoy it for what it is. They say it’s got no age statement, but that don’t mean it ain’t good. Sometimes, it’s all ‘bout how they make it, not how long it’s been sittin’ in the barrel.
When ya first open the bottle, you’ll catch a whiff of sweet caramel. It’s like when you bake somethin’ real sweet in the kitchen, and the smell wafts up and fills the room. Makes ya want to take a taste before ya even pour it in a glass. I reckon that’s the first thing that’ll hit ya. But it don’t stop there. Take a deep breath and you’ll notice a little oak smell too, just a hint of wood like the old barrels they keep this stuff in.
Now, when ya take a sip, well, that’s when it gets real interestin’. The first taste is kinda dry, like when you bite into a good mineral water, all crisp and clean. But then, just like that, a sweetness comes along. It’s dark, like dried fruit, like raisins and figs, sweet but not too sweet. And it don’t just sit there, it keeps on going, a little twist of white grape and that raisin taste. I reckon it’s the kind of drink that keeps surprisin’ ya the more ya sip it.
What really stands out ‘bout this here whiskey is how it changes with each sip. One moment you’re feelin’ that dry mineral taste, the next moment it’s all fruity and smooth, like a summer’s day even though it’s cold out. And I reckon the finish, well, it lingers for a bit. Kinda like how the sun stays in the sky a little longer than you expect when you’re out on a walk.
It’s a limited release, so don’t go thinkin’ it’ll be around forever. If you see a bottle, you might wanna grab it, ‘cause once it’s gone, it’s gone. People look forward to this one every year, like waitin’ for the first frost of winter. High West keeps on doin’ their thing, makin’ these real special whiskies, and this Act 10 Scene 2 is one of their finest.
If you like rye whiskey, this here one might just be the one you’ve been waitin’ for. It’s a good mix of sweet and dry, with a little oak and fruit mixed in. But ya gotta be careful – it’s strong, and you don’t wanna go rushin’ through it. Enjoy it slow, like a good story that unfolds little by little. And if you find a bottle, don’t let it pass ya by – it’s a treat, I tell ya.
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