High West A Midwinter Night's Dram The Encore

Very good. Very sauternes like in contrast to the dark notes of the Act 11. Nose: Ginger, Apricots, Sultanas, Golden Syrup, Pears, Almonds, Toffee Apples, Honey, Grapefruit, Figs, Bananas, Passion Fruit, Toasted Marshmallows, White Chocolate Palate: Caramel, Sultanas, Yellow Plums, Lavender, Quince Pears, Golden Kiwis, Cinnamon, Honey, Cloves, Grapefruit, Treacle, Almonds, Walnuts, Ginger, Vanilla, Jasmine, Bubble Gum Finish: Ginger, Hazlenuts, Sultanas, Apricots, Treacle, Honey, Vanilla, Peaches, Minerals, Cloves, Jasmine, Elderflower

Spicy up front but fades quickly leaving a nice dried fruit and oaky finish

Had the pleasure of being at a private event at the Distillery in Park City. Literally had the opportunity to try all of their stuff. I'm a huge Midwinter's Night fan.... This was very good, but didn't have the depth and complexity of the standard version.

Nose: Palate: Finish:

Nose: dark fruits heavy on the nose. Baking spices and vanilla. Some cinnamon and clove. Smells like the holidays. Palate: the white port come through. It’s a bit drying on the tongue. Rye spices compliment and give a balance to mid palate. A touch of sweetness and wine tannins. Finish: lingers on the tongue. I get some figs on the back end. Overall: 4/5 stars. It’s a great pour. I prefer the regular MWND port offering. The white port is a bit different. It’s still a very good pour it’s just different for the usual MWND.

Nose: above average, starts with traditional rye spices. With swirl it moves towards plum and aged leather. Slightly astringent Palate: wow! The rye notes shine much brighter in this edition when compared to the MWND ruby port finish. Baker bread and earthy tones on the back half with a sweeter carry that I assume is the white port. Finish: Medium finish, smooth and lingering. All in all this is a great rye. The white port finishing is subtle and not in your face like the traditional MWND. I foresee a lot of cold nights starting with encore and ending with MWND (I get the irony)