Description

High West Distillery Rendezvous Rye Whiskey

Our inaugural whiskey commemorates the first recorded whiskey fest out West. From 1825 to 1840, the “rendezvous” was the annual summer gathering of mountain men to change pelts for supplies . Alcohol was not one of the “supplies” at the first rendezvous. This oversight was QUICKLY corrected with a generous supply of whiskey at the second rendezvous in Utah’s Cache Valley. In this tradition of importing whiskey from  back East, we craft Rendezvous from exotic straight rye whiskies with high rye mash bills. A higher proportion of unmalted rye gives Rendezvous a unique flavor profile with notes of spicy cinnamon, caramel, mint and vanilla. Rendezvous is not chill filtered, a cosmetic step almost all large companies use to remove the natural oils that cause a haze when whiskey gets cold. This process also removes flavor, texture and the lingering finish. If you see a harmless “haze” in Rendezvous, just swirl the bottle and it will go away.

Rendezvous Rye is High West’s original product. Almost every other straight rye whiskey you can buy today is barely legal, with 51-53% rye in the mash bill. Not Rendezvous Rye. It honors the way rye whiskey used to be made, with a high rye content and full, un-compromised flavor.

High West Distillery Rendezvous Rye Whiskey Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Dark amber
• AROMA: A big nose of cinnamon stick, clove, vanilla, peppermint, caramelized 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
• ABV: 46%