Now, let me tell ya about somethin’ real special called A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 10. It’s a drink, but not just any ol’ sip—this here is a limited-release whiskey, an’ when they say limited, they mean it’s only around for a short bit each winter. It’s made by them folks at the High West Distillery, a name known by those who know their rye from their bourbon. They sure know what they’re doin’ with this one, an’ folks keep an eye out every year for it to come back.
This whiskey, it’s got a fancy process to it. See, it starts out as rye whiskey, which already makes it special. Rye whiskey, as ya might know, tends to have that nice, spicy kick to it. It’s a bit bolder than that smooth bourbon stuff. High West distillery uses its own rye, aged between four and seven years, makin’ it rich in flavors like vanilla, caramel, and that warm cinnamon. Now, if that don’t sound like a winter treat, I don’t know what does.
But they don’t stop there. No sir, they finish this whiskey in port barrels. Now, I ain’t fancy, but I know that port is a kind of wine that’s thick and sweet, comin’ from faraway places like Portugal. When they put that rye whiskey into them used port barrels, it soaks up all those flavors like plum, dried fruit, and a touch of spice that’s mighty fine for sippin’ on a cold night. That port finish turns that rye whiskey into somethin’ that just dances on the tongue, like a good ol’ wintertime fire cracklin’ away.
And, let’s be real, part of the charm here’s the name—A Midwinter Night’s Dram. It’s got a bit of Shakespeare in it, don’t it? Like a night full of magic. Folks say that it’s like takin’ a sip of winter itself. Now, the bottle might set ya back a bit, but folks are willin’ to pay for somethin’ that’s this unique. Each year they do a different Act—this one’s Act 10—an’ that just means it’s the tenth time they’re puttin’ out this special batch, each one a bit different, keepin’ folks guessin’ and tastin’ year after year.
High West Distillery’s got a loyal followin’ with this dram, and it’s no wonder why. They age a part of it themselves, but also source some from a place called MGP, where they’ve been makin’ whiskey for ages. People say the MGP whiskey in this blend might be about six years old, givin’ it that extra bit of depth. This mixin’ of rye, the time in port barrels, an’ High West’s own unique touch—that’s where the magic happens, turnin’ it into somethin’ worth every drop.
So, how does it taste? Well, I’d say it’s like a holiday treat all wrapped up in a glass. You’re gettin’ the spicy rye at first, that vanilla and caramel holdin’ strong, then all that plum and dried fruit from the port barrels swoops in, warmin’ ya from the inside out. An’ it’s strong stuff too—bottled at a higher proof than High West’s usual Rendezvous Rye. So, it’s got a kick, but that kick’s what makes it perfect for cold nights.
Folks who know their whiskey might say this is one to save for special nights, but truth be told, it’s also somethin’ you’d just want a little sip of when the snow’s fallin’ outside and you’re sittin’ by the fire. If ya can get yer hands on it, that is. People line up and mark their calendars waitin’ for each Act to come out. An’ each one’s a bit different from the last, but all of ’em got that rich, deep taste that only comes from somethin’ as fine as this.
All in all, A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 10 ain’t just a whiskey. It’s a whole winter experience in a bottle. A little warmth, a little spice, an’ a whole lot of flavor that’ll make ya feel like you’re wrapped up in a cozy blanket. Whether ya got it on the rocks, or just a tiny pour neat, it’s somethin’ that’ll leave an impression. An’ once it’s gone for the season, folks are already lookin’ ahead to see what the next Act brings. That’s somethin’ ya don’t find every day, I’ll tell ya that much.
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