This is an incredibly sexy, soft and exotic 21 year old you can enjoy anywhere and anytime. Just don’t mix it. At the end of a meal or the end of a hard day, forget about single malts or cognac, have our 21 instead. Try it with a dessert that pairs well with an American rye’s spice, caramel and vanilla like Crème Brulee, fine chocolate, or an apple tart.
We named our “Rocky Mountain Rye” whiskey collection in honor of the whiskey that saloons imported to quench the thirst of the mining boomtowns in the Mountain West. As a modern day saloon, High West is doing the same while patiently waiting for High West’s own whiskey to age. High West was fortunate to find these very rare and unique expressions of Rye whiskey quietly aging in a Kentucky warehouse. These beautiful whiskies were destined for blending into Canadian Whiskey and “watered-down” …until we rescued them. We are proud to offer them to you in their full-flavored natural state.
The limited release Rocky Mountain Rye 21-Year-Old whiskey is made from a mash containing 53% rye and is highly unusual because it was aged in used oak barrels. Almost all American whiskey is aged in new oak and sold as a “straight” whiskey. Used barrels result in a taste profile less influenced by the wood’s natural vanilla, allowing the more delicate flavors of the rye distillate to prevail. The relatively low rye content and the unique aging process give this whiskey its soft, smooth flavor.
High West does not chill filter, as we prefer to retain the whiskey’s natural oils that contribute flavor, texture, and a lingering finish we really enjoy. If you see a harmless “haze”, rejoice! Just swirl the bottle and the haze will go away – what it contributes will remain.
