Ah, now lemme tell ya ’bout this drink here—“A Midwinter Night’s Dram.” Ain’t no ordinary whiskey, no sir. This one, it’s all fancy-like, limited edition and only comes out now and then, special for the winter, ya know? They say it’s got flavors in it that warm ya right up, like sittin’ by a good fire on a cold night.
Now, this Dram ain’t just any ol’ drink, it’s a rye whiskey that’s been dressed up, if ya will, ‘cause they go and finish it in them fancy port barrels. So, what does that do, ya ask? Well, it adds somethin’ extra, like a bit of plum and dried fruit flavor to that warm rye. And I tell ya, it gives ya a taste that’s got some layers, ya know?
First off, you got that rye base, which folks say tastes like vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon. Then them port barrels—they bring in the fruit flavors, like dried berries and a lil’ bit of plum. Makes it taste sorta sweet but spicy too. Perfect for wintertime, I say. They even give it a name that sounds like somethin’ from one o’ them fancy plays. Kinda fits, don’t it?
- Vanilla – Adds that smooth taste, like a warm cookie.
- Caramel – A bit o’ sweetness that sticks to ya.
- Cinnamon – Just enough kick to keep ya warm.
- Dried Fruits – Gives it that fruity, wine-like flavor from them port barrels.
Now, if ya wanna get yer hands on this, lemme tell ya, it ain’t easy. They don’t make much of it, and it comes out only for a short while. Folks line up to get a bottle, and some even travel all the way to Utah, where they got the High West distillery and saloon. If ya can’t make it there, they also got a few bottles at certain stores, but ya gotta be quick ‘cause folks snatch it up fast.
This year, they started sellin’ it in early October. Seems to be the time, ya know, right when the cold starts to set in. So, if yer thinkin’ about a winter treat, ya might wanna grab one ‘fore they’re gone. And this Dram? It’s bottled at 98.6 proof, so it’s got a good kick to it—enough to keep ya warm on them cold winter nights.
Why’s it so special, ya might ask? Well, like I said, it’s them port barrels that add somethin’ extra to the rye. A regular rye is good on its own, don’t get me wrong. But with this one, ya get a little more, like layers of flavor that make it taste fancy. Perfect for a special night, especially if ya got company.
Now, I ain’t no expert, but from what I hear, folks say this Dram is somethin’ to sip slow, take yer time with it. It’s one o’ them drinks ya pour just a little bit of, and ya savor it. Tastes like winter in a glass, some folks say. Makes sense, considerin’ it’s all about them warm, spicy, fruity flavors.
Anyways, if ya do get lucky enough to snag one o’ these bottles, go on and treat yerself. Pour a glass, sit by the fire, and enjoy that blend of cinnamon, caramel, vanilla, and fruit. Just a little reminder of winter and good company.
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