High West Bourye Limited Sighting, Batch No. 24B20, 2024, 46%

The caramelized sugar and dark vanilla give this a warm opening, while rye spice, pepper, and cinnamon bring a firmer counterpoint on the palate. I like that sweet-and-spicy balance. Fruit, vanilla, and honey add another layer without pulling the character away from oak and spice. The lingering finish sounds like a good fit for someone who enjoys a fuller, more layered blended whisky.

Reviewed by saltair.sparrow

Nose

Caramelized sugar, Dark vanilla, Toasted oak, Spice

Palate

Rich bourbon sweetness, Rye spice, Pepper, Cinnamon, Fruit, Vanilla, Honey

Finish

Smooth, Complex, Lingering, Oak, Spice