Dreaming-of-Islay
High West Bourye (2017 Release)
Blended American Whiskey — Indiana (bottled in Utah), USA
Reviewed
January 26, 2018 (edited March 4, 2018)
For some people, this is a sensational, first-rate dram. I wouldn't go quite that far, although it's not unfairly priced at around $80 (and I see it a few places online for closer to $60-65). The nose is almost hoppy in its herbal, vegetal rye-derived freshness, with some vanilla lending some sweeter notes. The rye is definitely dominating the blend from the outset. The palate demonstrates more hybrid characteristics, with an odd tinned pineapple note, but over time the rye again seems to win out and resemble High West Rendezvous Rye. The finish features barrel char and a great combination of rye spice and bourbon richness.
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