High West Rendezvous Rye
High West Rendezvous Rye celebrates the first gathering of American frontiersman in Utah's Cache Valley. The "rendezvous" allowed the pioneers to trade pelts, weapons, supplies and homemade spirits. Rendezvous Rye is a marriage of two exotic straight rye Whiskeys — one old and one new. The Whiskey is made by marrying together the rich and aromatic flavors of sixteen year-old rye Whiskey (made from a mash of 80% rye, 10% corn and 10% malted barley) with the bold and spicy flavors of six year-old rye Whiskey (made from a mash of 95% rye and 5% malted barley). As a result, the rye has a bold aroma of cinnamon, crisp mint and fennel that is complemented by soft, rounded notes of rye toast. Sweet notes of caramel, vanilla and macaroons complement the notes of woody spices on the palate, and lead to a warming finish.
High West Rendezvous Rye earned a score of 95 points from Whisky Advocate, which named it one of the Top 10 New Whiskies of the Year. The Whiskey also earned a score of 94 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, and the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. In addition, Rendezvous Rye earned the title of "Best Rye Whiskey" at the American Distilling Institute Craft Whiskey Competition in 2010. High West Rendezvous Rye earned a score of 95 points from Whisky Advocate, which named it one of the Top 10 New Whiskies of the Year. The Whiskey also earned a score of 94 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, and the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. In addition, Rendezvous Rye earned the title of "Best Rye Whiskey" at the American Distilling Institute Craft Whiskey Competition in 2010.
Tasting Notes
Bold aroma of cinnamon, crisp mint and fennel that is complemented by soft, rounded notes of rye toast. Sweet notes of caramel, vanilla and macaroons complement the notes of woody spices on the palate, and lead to a warming finish.
Proof 92 (46% ABV)
