High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 6 (All Scenes)

I’ve been a huge fan of High West. Visited their distillery. Did the tour. Paid for the overpriced 14 yr Distillery only whiskey. But it was my first taste of their act 2 and 3 that made me fall in love. I recall those early acts were like orange infused spice markets, filled with scents like mulled wine. More on the oranges, cloves, and dark fruits with the right balance from the wine. But I also felt that their more recent offerings of Midwinter simply didn’t stand up the amazing Act 2 and 3, but almost doubled in price. I held off buying Act 6, even though it’s now made partially with their own juice. Thanks to my buddy @Scott_E, who sent me a generous pour , I got to sample it. I’m afraid the more recent Acts do not live up to the original early versions. There’s now somewhat an imbalance of the wine cask. Less oranges and cloves, those winter spices, and more of the red wine. Slightly tannic, much more cinnamon-y hotter. Personally I’d still rank their Act 2 and 3 as my favorites ( possibly top 10). This is pretty good, but at the current prices of $140+, hard pass. Instead if I want a midwinter-y rye, I’ll go for the $40 offering from Splinter Group. Thanks for this @Scott_E —thanks to you, I’ve now have had every Act of Midwinter (except their inaugural Act 1).

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Neat. First sip I did not like. Second sip was good. Third was EXCELLENT. Apparently its a shy whiskey. Deep, warm - I can tell why it is a Christmas/Winter whiskey. "0-1: Beyond bad. Complete waste of money according to my tastebuds. 2: Bad. Simply not my taste 2.5: Sub-par. Ill drink it... but only because its whiskey. 3: Good. Decent stuff, but not a rebuy 3.5: Very good. I might buy again 4: Excellent: Will be purchasing a bottle asap 4.5: Incredible: top of the purchase list 5:Amazing: cost and taste are worth every cent"

Probably my fav of the night. Butter taste.

4.2. 4-15-19. Vegas. Georges pick. Fantastic - start to finish. Love the hug

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