Spirits & Liqueurs Rye Whiskey

High West

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Published 10/14/13

About High West

Founder: David Perkins
Year Founded: 2004
Distillery Location: Park City, Utah
Master Distiller / Blender: David Perkins and Brendan Coyle

High West Essential Facts

  • The distillery is located at an altitude of 7,000 feet.
  • High West is the first distillery to open in Utah since the 1870s. Its restaurant has the largest selection of whiskies and wines by the glass in this famously dry state.
  • It also has the distinction of being the only ski-in distillery and restaurant in the world.

How You Should Drink High West

  • The Rocky Mountain ryes can be drunk neat, with ice or water.
  • Rendezvous Rye can be drunk neat, with ice or water. It also works well in cocktails (Manhattan, Sazerac, Old Fashioned)
  • High West Bourye is produced to be sipped neat or drunk with a bit of water.
  • The vodkas can be drunk neat