High West A Midwinter Night's Dram

Smooth, spicy

Nose (5): A spicy kind of sweetness that is surprising for a rye. Lots of candied fruits, some raspberries. Very decadent nose made me want to dive right into it. More it sat in the glass, the more it bloomed. I kept wanting to smell it over and over again Palate (4.75): Rich, sweet, spicy but not loud. I got a hit of chocolate followed by some fig and then the baking spices. The spice seems more subtle for a rye and isnt in your face but plays almost like a bold seasoning instead of being the standout. This is done nicely Finish (4.5): Nice even finish. Rounds out to a creamy frosting-like taste that stays on the back palate. This is my very first experience of any Highwest product and it definately didnt dissapoint. I tasted this next to 2018 Thomas Handy Antique Collection and in my opinion it was a dead heat. Handy may have gotten a slight edge when they were then tasted blind, but I need to get a bottle of this. It was fantastic.

Spicy yet smooth. High proof burn but warms your inside. Spicy caramel.

Fairly spicey for a rye which I love. sweet after taste which makes it easy to keep sipping.

Unreal. Dank. Dope. Perfect.

Amazingly smooth rye, maybe too smooth. Very fruit and vanilla forward with the spice as an afterthought. Nice linger, not overpowering and sustains a nice reminder of the flavours