High West A Midwinter’s Night’s Dram Act 13 750ml

A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13. High West — the thirteenth annual release of the port-finished rye series, a blend of Rendezvous Rye aged 4–10 years finished in Ruby and Tawny Port barrels, bottled at 49.3% ABV and representing the series at the height of its blending mastery.

Act 13 introduces a dual port cask approach: Ruby Port barrels contribute fresh dark fruit — marionberry, blackberry, chocolate-dipped cherries; Tawny Port barrels add a dried, oxidative quality — cinnamon bark, oolong tea, fig, and a nutty warmth that deepens the mid-palate. The combination creates a port finish with more dimension than any single cask type alone, with the rye’s inherent spice and pepper running as a consistent thread throughout. The finish is velvety and spiced — chai cold foam, clove-studded orange, soft ginger chew.

At 49.3% ABV, Act 13 has the presence to carry all of this complexity. High West recommends it neat by a warm fire.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Crushed blackberries, mandarin zest, almond shortbread, fig jam, dulce de membrillo, allspice, old vine zinfandel, plum syrup
• Palate: Marionberry preserves, chocolate-dipped cherries, marble rye bread, mochaccino, cinnamon bark, oolong tea, winter pine, smoldering cigar
• Finish: Velvety and spiced — chai cold foam, clove-studded orange, soft ginger chew

Specs

• Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
• Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Port Cask Finished
• Base: Rendezvous Rye, aged 4–10 years
• Finish: Ruby Port barrels + Tawny Port barrels
• Series: A Midwinter Night’s Dram — Act 13
• ABV: 49.3% (98.6 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is different about Act 13’s port cask finishing? Act 13 uses both Ruby Port and Tawny Port barrels — Ruby contributes fresh dark fruit while Tawny adds dried fruit, oxidative complexity, and a nutty warmth, creating a more layered finish than single-cask expressions.
• What proof is Act 13? 49.3% ABV (98.6 proof) — the series’ characteristic proof point.
• Is Act 13 still in current release? Yes — Act 13 is the most recent full release in the Midwinter Night’s Dram series, with allocated inventory available now.