High West
16 Year Old Rye

There is 1 bottle of this very rare whiskey at Crossroads.  As we approach the holidays we will hold a silent acution for this and several other rarities in the store.  

John Hansell, Malt Advocate - This is one bold rye whiskey which gets more powerful as it develops on the palate. It's crisp, clean and very spicy (cool mint, hot cinnamon), with molasses, caramel, honey, golden raisin, kiwi, coconut shavings, and a dusting of cocoa... This whiskey throws a mean punch!

This is one of the most intensely ryed rye whiskeys we've ever had the chance to taste. That's because of its very unusual mash bill, which boasts 80% rye, 10% corn, and 10% barley malt. Almost all rye whiskeys on the market today contain just over 51% rye because that's the minimum the U.S. government requires for the label to say "rye whiskey". Distilleries today tend to use more corn because corn costs less and they think consumers don't like rye's spiciness. We disagree. With its high rye content, this 16-Year-Old gem is one of the most intensely flavored sipping whiskies out there. 

Pair High West 16 with a dessert that goes well with its intense caramel and vanilla like Creme Brulee, fine chocolate, or an apple tart.