High West High Country American Single Malt Whiskey
High West High Country American Single Malt Whiskey is a 44% ABV (88 proof), 750mL single malt distilled on-the-grain in High West's copper pot stills high in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah — the first single malt made entirely from High West's own distillate. A mash of 100% malted barley (base malt plus caramel and a touch of chocolate malt), aged a minimum of two years (components 2–9 years) in a mix of new charred oak and second-use barrels, bottled unfiltered in small annual batches. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 44% ABV / 88 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City / Wanship, Utah (Utah's first legal distillery since 1870)
- Aging: minimum 2 years; components aged 2–9 years; new charred oak + second-use barrels (ex-bourbon, ex-rye)
- Mash: 100% malted barley; distilled on-the-grain; unfiltered
- Release: small annual batches — mashbill accents and finishes vary by year; draft uses stable core facts only
Utah's Own Single Malt
High Country was a milestone: High West's first single malt distilled entirely from its own spirit, made in copper pot stills with the grain left in through fermentation and distillation — "on-the-grain," the old way. The mountain air does its part; the 100% malted barley mash does the rest, maturing in new charred oak and second-use barrels into something distinctly American and distinctly Utah. Compare with more American whiskey and the full High West lineup.
Tasting Notes
An autumn stroll on the nose — vanilla cream, maple syrup (back-label notes). The palate opens honeydew melon drizzled with raw honey, dulce de leche, praline, shortbread raisin cookies, and tobacco; reviewers add baked goods, brown butter, honey candy, and a breath of mountain air.
How to Enjoy
Neat to appreciate the malt character; a splash of water opens the honeyed middle. Also compelling over a single large cube after dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is High Country a true single malt?
Yes — 100% malted barley, distilled at one distillery, aged a minimum of two years.
What is the proof?
44% ABV / 88 proof. (One retailer lists 92 — an outlier; the brand's back label says 88.)
Does the recipe change year to year?
High Country is an annual release and mashbill accents/finishes shift between batches — the core (own-distillate, 100% malted barley, on-the-grain) stays constant.
Where is High West located?
Park City and Wanship, Utah — high in the Wasatch Mountains; Utah's first legal distillery since 1870.
Put Utah single malt on your shelf — order High West High Country online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.