High West Midwinter Nights Dram Act 2
High West Midwinter Nights Dram Act 2
Description
A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 2. High West — the second annual release of the port-finished rye series, Utah straight rye whiskey finished in French oak port wine casks and French Limousin oak, a rare secondary market bottle from the foundational era of one of American craft whiskey's most celebrated annual traditions.
Act 2 followed the success of Act 1 with the same core concept — rye finished in port casks — refined with the learnings of the inaugural release. The series was still establishing its identity, and Act 2 reflects that: the same foundational approach of using port wine cask finishing to add dark cherry, fig, holiday spice, and sweetness to a rye base that retains its inherent pepper and grain character, but with year-specific blend ratios and cask selection that give it a distinct fingerprint from Act 1.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Brandied cherries, Calimyrna figs, allspice, grapefruit zest, French oak, vanilla caramel
- Palate: Dark cherry, cocoa, cinnamon, spiced plum, rye spice, port sweetness, dried fruit
- Finish: Warming rye spice, dark cherry, cocoa, lingering port sweetness
Specs
- Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
- Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Port Cask Finished
- Finish: French oak port wine casks + French Limousin oak
- Series: A Midwinter Night's Dram — Act 2
- ABV: 49.3% (98.6 Proof)
- Size: 750ml
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Act 2 differ from Act 1? Each Act varies in blend ratios and cask selection — Act 2 reflects refinements made after the inaugural release while maintaining the same port-finished rye framework.
- Is Act 2 still available at retail? Original retail stock is exhausted — available inventory is secondary market allocation only.
- Why collect earlier Acts of Midwinter Night's Dram? Each Act is a time-stamped expression of High West's evolving blending philosophy — earlier Acts document the formative years of one of American craft whiskey's most important annual series.
Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
Design
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