High West Rendezvous Rye - Bourbon Brothers Australia
TASTING VIDEO-HIGH WEST RENDEZVOUS RYE
High West Rendezvous Rye - Bourbon Brothers Australia
High West Rendezvous Rye (old branding)
High West Rendezvous Rye - Bourbon Brothers Australia
TASTING VIDEO-HIGH WEST RENDEZVOUS RYE
High West Rendezvous Rye - Bourbon Brothers Australia
High West Rendezvous Rye (old branding)

High West Rendezvous Rye

$129.00
(4.7)
Overview

Best Rye in the world 2020

Best Rye in the World: London International Wines and Spirits Competition 

High West Rendezvous Rye is their flagship and most-awarded whiskey. Rated 95 Points by The Whisky Advocate

This superb dram is comprised of two straight rye whiskies: an exotic 6-year-old with a 95% rye and 5% barley malt mash bill, and a very rare 16-year-old with an 80% rye, 10% corn, 10% barley mash bill.

The large amount of rye in the mashbills combined with the 16 year old ingredient are likely what give this its wonderful balance of spicy and sweet. Although the basic flavour elements could be described as traditional, it’s the balance that makes the Rendezvous stand out. Because this is a blend of two whiskeys that were sourced by High West, this will likely sell out eventually, at which point there won’t be anything quite like it out there.

The High West Rendezvous Rye  is now available as a seasonal  that has evolved to include more of their own coveted High West pot still rye! Collect each year’s release to taste through the aromatic and flavour nuances that we will leverage year to year to bring you unparalleled quality product! 

Product Details
Brand High West Distillery
Producer High West Distillery
Category Rye Whiskey
Style Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys
Country / Region USA, Utah
Mash Bill 95% rye, 5% malted barley (MGP); 80% rye, 20% malted rye (High West)
Age Statement Blend aged 4 to 7 years
ABV 46% (92 Proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak, never chill filtered
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Seasonal / limited release
Tasting Notes

NOSE: A big nose of cinnamon stick, clove, vanilla, peppermint, caramelised sugar, and dried fruit

TASTE: Very spicy, with cinnamon, crisp mint, and fennel, underlying sweet notes of caramel, molasses, vanilla, macaroon, cocoa, and candied fruit

FINISH: Takes hold with huge rye spice, cinnamon, orange rind, and vanilla, and it lingers for ages

What sets this bottle apart
  • High West's flagship whiskey and the release that built their name
  • A genuinely high rye mash bill, well above the industry minimum
  • A blend of straight ryes aged 4 to 7 years, including High West's own pot still distillate
  • Never chill filtered, so nothing's stripped out of the flavour
  • Backed by real medals from major spirits competitions
Distillery Information

Rendezvous Rye was High West's very first release and remains their flagship whiskey. Based in Park City, Utah, High West built its reputation on blending sourced and in-house whiskeys into flavour profiles you don't get from a single distillery.

The blend has evolved over the years to include more of High West's own pot still rye alongside sourced MGP rye, and Rendezvous has shifted from a year round release to a seasonal, limited one.

Who this bottle is for
  • Rye drinkers after a genuinely high rye mash bill
  • High West fans wanting to try the whiskey that started it all
  • Anyone after a limited release worth grabbing when it's on shelf
  • Sippers who enjoy bold spice balanced with sweetness and oak
How to enjoy

  • Best sipped neat to get the full spice and sweetness
  • Works well in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned if you want to mix it
  • No need to overthink it, just pour and enjoy

Why we curate it

Rendezvous Rye is where High West's whole reputation started, and it's still got the medals to back it up. A proper high rye mash bill, real age in the blend, and a flavour profile with genuine spice and depth. A limited release worth having on your shelf when it's around.