High West Cask Collection Sauvignon Blanc Barrels finishes straight whiskey in ex-Sauvignon Blanc wine casks — a bright, vinous twist from Utah’s pioneering blender, bottled at 100 proof.
High West built its reputation on inventive blending and bold cask finishes from its Park City, Utah home, and the Cask Collection is where the distillery experiments most freely. This release rests straight whiskey in barrels that previously held Sauvignon Blanc, a white-wine finish far less common than the usual port or sherry — trading dark-fruit richness for a crisper, orchard-and-citrus lift over the whiskey’s backbone. At 100 proof it keeps plenty of structure under the wine influence.
Tasting Notes
Expect the marriage of straight-whiskey depth — caramel, vanilla, baking spice — with the crisp white-wine lift of Sauvignon Blanc wood: orchard fruit, citrus zest, and a clean, gently dry finish.
Specs
- Producer: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
- Style: Straight Whiskey Finished in Sauvignon Blanc Barrels
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the High West Cask Collection?
It is High West’s limited series of straight whiskeys finished in unusual wine and spirit casks — past releases have included finishes like Petite Sirah barrels.
What does a Sauvignon Blanc finish add?
White-wine casks lend brighter, crisper character than red-wine or fortified casks — think orchard fruit and citrus lift rather than dark fruit and tannin.
What proof is this release?
It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), giving the whiskey firm structure beneath the wine-cask influence.
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