High West 14 Year Light Whiskey

I'd probably give this 4.5 if it was an option. A few tips if you try this: 1) Try it before you drink anything else. The subtleties are easily overlooked if your palate is used to bigger, more grain forward whiskey. And 2) don't go in expecting bourbon. This is a wonderful product but it's nothing like bourbon. The nose is sweet with graham crackers and marshmallows and the palate matches. This is a great summer whiskey and likely one of the most unique products you'll try. 14 year light whiskey just doesn't exist. I would happily by another bottle at $100.

I just tried this at the High West distillery in Park City, Utah. It's really not like one should make a pilmigrage to (like a Macallan), but if you're in Park City, it's located right in the entrance to the Main St, and a worthwhile visit. It's a distillery, saloon, and restaurant. I tried this and the Valley Tan. Both of which are available only at the distillery. This is really unique. It's well aged, but not like a well aged grain. Instead more like a malt based scotch. I would not have known it's corn based. Nose is fragrant vanilla, and palette hits the vanilla with a strong dosing of oak. Finish is long and lingering. I bought it for $100----not sure it's worth it that price, considering their Midwinter is $90. But...heck...I was here, and wanted something I couldn't buy from my local store.

Tried this at the High West restaurant. It is LIGHT. Unlike anything I've tried. Coming from their rye my brain was expecting something different so the first couple sips threw me off. Opened up as it went on. Not as much corn taste as you'd expect, which I liked, but I got hints of mint, honey suckle. A bit thin on the mouth feel for me personally. Worth the tester I tried. Don't think I'll shell out 100$ for it with so many other amazing offerings from high west.