High West Announces Limited Release of Cask Strength
High West Distillery has announced the release of Cask Strength, a new limited edition blend of straight bourbon whiskeys.
High West Cask Strength is composed of straight bourbons distilled from five mash bills aged between 6 and 20 years, then finished in new, charred American white oak barrels and bottled non-chill filtered at 58.5% ABV (117 proof).
The recipe for High West Cask Strength follows:
| Origin | Mash Bill |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 60% Corn, 40% Malted Barley |
| Kentucky | 60% Corn, 40% Rye |
| Indiana | 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley |
| Kentucky | 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley |
| Tennessee | 84% Corn, 8% Rye, 8% Malted Barley |
An official description of High West Cask Strength follows:
On the Nose: Butter-poached green apples, candied Meyer lemons, cornbread drizzled with honey, brioche toast points, crushed walnuts, allspice, sarsaparilla, fresh hay, new wooden porch swing.
Tasting Notes: Sweet plantains with cinnamon, dried apricots, peach crumble, homemade toffee, Earl Grey Crème tea, nutmeg, rose, hickory, seasoned oak.
Finish: Kumquat, white chocolate, velvety spice.
High West Cask Strength is available nationwide in limited quantities for a suggested retail price of $69.99. It can also be purchased at the High West Saloon in Park City, Utah and via the High West website.
Source: High West Distillery.