High West Double Rye is a celebration of contrast and character, the perfect meeting point of young spice and aged sophistication. Crafted in Park City, Utah, this bold yet balanced whiskey embodies the distillery’s pioneering spirit. It combines two distinct rye whiskies to create a complex, layered profile that evolves with every sip. The result is a whiskey that honors America’s rye tradition while adding a modern frontier edge.

Product Details:

Brand: High West Distillery | Category: Straight Rye Whiskey | ABV: 46% | Origin: USA (Utah) | Volume: 750ml

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Bright and aromatic with cinnamon, mint, clove, and freshly cut herbs supported by caramel and subtle oak.
Palate: Lively and full-flavored. Young rye delivers pepper and spice, while the older component adds smooth notes of honey, vanilla, and dried fruit. The balance between fiery zest and mellow sweetness defines its signature style.
Finish: Medium to long, with lingering rye spice, citrus peel, and a touch of sweet oak.

Production Details:

Double Rye blends two straight rye whiskies: a younger whiskey (around two years old) made from a 95% rye mashbill for vibrancy and spice, and an older whiskey (up to seven years old) with a 53% rye content for depth and smoothness. The whiskeys are sourced, blended, and bottled by High West in Utah, with no chill filtration to preserve flavor integrity.

Perfect For:

Ideal for rye lovers who appreciate both bold spice and refined smoothness. Perfect neat, over ice, or as the base for classic cocktails like the Manhattan or Sazerac, where its balance of heat and sweetness truly shines.

Expert Notes:

Whisky reviewers consistently praise Double Rye for its approachable complexity and versatility. It’s been called “the ultimate bartender’s rye” for its ability to perform beautifully in cocktails while still offering enough depth to enjoy on its own. A staple in the High West lineup and a modern benchmark for blended rye whiskey.

Customer Reviews:

“Bold, spicy, and perfectly balanced, my favorite everyday rye.”   Tom R.
“Adds the perfect kick to a Manhattan.”   Sarah J.
“Great value for such a complex whiskey, sweet, spicy, and smooth.”   Leo V.

Interesting Fact:

High West Double Rye was the first blend of its kind to gain international recognition for showing how different rye styles could complement one another rather than compete. Its name, “Double Rye,” refers both to the blend’s two mashbills and to the doubled intensity of flavor.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat or over a large ice cube to open its herbal spice. For a cocktail, pair with sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura bitters for a smooth, aromatic Manhattan with a signature High West edge.

Distillery Background:

Founded in 2006 in Park City, Utah, High West Distillery revived whiskey-making in a region that hadn’t seen legal distillation since the 19th century. Known for their masterful blends and frontier spirit, High West has earned acclaim for merging tradition with innovation. Double Rye remains one of their most celebrated releases, a bold, spicy whiskey that captures the essence of the American West in every glass.