The High West Old Fashioned Whiskey Barrel Finished Cocktail is a meticulously crafted, premium pre batched drink featuring a unique maturation process in used rye barrels to achieve a rich, smooth, and well rounded flavor profile. Each bottle is designed to serve a blend of straight rye whiskey and straight bourbon whiskey from MGP, complemented by aromatic bitters. The bourbon comprises 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% barley malt, while the rye whiskey consists of 95% rye and 5% barley malt. This cocktail follows a precise recipe, blending two part whiskey with a half part demerara simple syrup and three dashes of bitters. Aging in second use rye whiskey barrels marries the flavors, enhancing the cocktail's fullness and creating a balanced fusion of earthy sweet corn notes from the bourbon and dry rye spice. It has 43% alcohol by volume (ABV).
This well crafted, spirit forward Old Fashioned is ideal for whiskey enthusiasts who appreciate the elegant simplicity and robust character of a classic whiskey cocktail.
Aroma: Cassia bark, licorice root, eucalyptus, orange spice tea, sandalwood.
Palate: Orange zest, dried cherry, sassafras, allspice, orange cinnamon buns.
Finish: Black pepper, cola, cinnamon.