High West Campfire
Distillery : High West Distillery Owner : Constellation Brands Proof/ABV : 92° / 46% Variety : Whisky Blebd Country : USA Region : NA Background : This is a blend of 3 different types of whiskies; Bourbon, Rye, Peated Scotch. Nose : Orange zest, caramel, light spices, smoke is present but not dominant. Nose Score : 4 Palate : Light bodied, short punch of spice, followed by complex layers of caramel, canided orange, vanilla and baking spices. Peat smoke appears mid palate and slowly fades . Palate Score : 3 Finish : long, gentle and sweet vanilla. Very little rye spice presents in the finish. Peat is present in the background. Finish Score : 4 Overall : This is a great whisky. I was very hesitant and sceptical at first. I love Bourbon, Rye and Peated Scotch whiskies but I did not imagine the 3 could be blended so well together. I expected the peat to overpower like it over powers my living room when I open a Laphroaig or an Ardbeg. I was wr...