{"product_id":"high-west-midwinter-nights-dram-act-4","title":"High West Midwinter Nights Dram Act 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Midwinter Night's Dram Act 4. High West — the fourth annual release of the port-finished rye series, Utah straight rye whiskey finished in French oak port wine casks and French Limousin oak, a collector's expression from the series' formative years now available only through allocated secondary market channels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAct 4 arrived as Midwinter Night's Dram had fully cemented its status as one of the American whiskey calendar's most anticipated annual events. The core formula remained consistent: High West's straight rye base — a blend of ryes of varying ages — finished in French oak port barrels that add dark cherry, cocoa, and holiday warmth on top of a rye base that contributes pepper, grain, and structure beneath the port sweetness. Year-to-year variation in blend composition and port barrel selection gives Act 4 its own expression within the series canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brandied cherries, Calimyrna figs, allspice, grapefruit zest, French oak, vanilla caramel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry, cocoa, cinnamon, spiced plum, rye spice, port sweetness, dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warming rye spice, dark cherry, cocoa, lingering port sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e High West Distillery, Park City, Utah\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Rye Whiskey, Port Cask Finished\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak port wine casks + French Limousin oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Midwinter Night's Dram — Act 4\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.3% (98.6 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/high-west\"\u003eHigh West collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes each Act of Midwinter Night's Dram different?\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend ratios, rye age statements, and specific port barrel selection vary year to year — creating subtle but meaningful differences between Acts that make collecting the full series worthwhile.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Act 4 worth buying at secondary market prices?\u003c\/strong\u003e For collectors completing the series, yes — Act 4 fills a formative chapter in the archive at a more accessible price than Acts 1–3.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat food pairs well with Midwinter Night's Dram?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate, dried fruit, aged cheese, and pecan pie — the port sweetness and rye spice complement rich, warm-spiced foods naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes each Act of Midwinter Night's Dram different?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Blend ratios, rye age statements, and port barrel selection vary year to year — creating subtle but meaningful differences that make collecting the full series worthwhile.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Act 4 worth buying at secondary market prices?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For collectors completing the series, yes — Act 4 fills a formative chapter at a more accessible price than Acts 1–3.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What food pairs well with Midwinter Night's Dram?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Dark chocolate, dried fruit, aged cheese, and pecan pie — the port sweetness and rye spice complement rich, warm-spiced foods naturally.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"High West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903845109831,"sku":"High-West-Midwinter-Nights-Dram-Act-4","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/high-west-midwinter-nights-dram_498ba574-5224-49f2-9a05-a715544a3e01.png?v=1782409976","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/high-west-midwinter-nights-dram-act-4","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}