{"title":"Blended Whiskey","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"high-west-bourye-blended-whiskey","title":"High West Bourye Blended Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e46% ABV (92 proof, 2018 batch) | 750mL | Blend of straight bourbons and straight ryes, aged 10–19 years\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=High+West\"\u003eHigh West\u003c\/a\u003e Bourye — Bourbon + Rye — is the brand's original flagship blend, first released in 2009: straight bourbons from MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, married with straight ryes from MGP and from High West's own Park City, Utah distillery (Utah's first legal distillery since Prohibition). The 2018 batch is bottled at the historic 92 proof. Non-chill filtered. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld stocks show in the glass: dark cherry, toasted oak, and brown sugar from the decade-plus bourbons up front; a rye-driven mid-palate of cinnamon, clove, and black pepper; and a long, warm finish of caramel, leather, and dried fruit. Among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbons\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003eryes\u003c\/a\u003e, Bourye splits the difference — the richness of mature bourbon with the spice of high-rye rye, jackalope on the label and all. Neat with a drop of water, or in an Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNose: dark cherry, toasted oak, brown sugar. Palate: cinnamon, clove, black pepper over mature bourbon sweetness. Finish: long and warm; caramel, leather, dried fruit. (Per brand and press tasting notes.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it from Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92 proof \/ 46% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e — 750mL (2018 batch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of straight bourbons (MGP) and straight ryes (MGP + High West's own distillery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll components aged 10–19 years — non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst released 2009; annual limited national release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original Bourbon + Rye portmanteau blend — jackalope bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable to order online at Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a drop of water to open the spice; stands up beautifully in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bourye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA portmanteau of Bourbon + Rye — High West's blend of straight bourbons and straight rye whiskeys, first released in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there two different proofs on Bourye bottles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBourye was bottled at 92 proof from its 2009 debut through the 2025 batch; proof varies by release, so check the batch code on the bottle to know which you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is High West Bourye made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlended from MGP-sourced bourbons and ryes (Lawrenceburg, Indiana) plus rye distilled at High West's own distillery in Park City, Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bourye chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is bottled non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099419451435,"sku":"DM0378L","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/High-West-Bourye-Blended-Whiskey_b15caf21-8298-47c2-b5bb-a526f2cfd20a.jpg?v=1625941310"},{"product_id":"nashville-barrel-company-the-compromise-50-50-bourbon-rye-blended-whiskey","title":"Nashville Barrel Company The Compromise 50\/50 Bourbon \u0026 Rye Blended Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e61.3% ABV (122.6 proof) | 750mL | 50\/50 bourbon \u0026amp; rye blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Nashville+Barrel+Company\"\u003eNashville Barrel Company\u003c\/a\u003e The Compromise settles the oldest argument in American whiskey by refusing to choose: a 50\/50 blend of 9-year MGP straight bourbon (75% corn \/ 21% rye \/ 4% malted barley) and 7-year 100% Kentucky rye from an undisclosed Kentucky distillery, blended cask strength and non-chill filtered. Sourced, blended, and bottled in Nashville, Tennessee in collaboration with Nashtucky Whiskey Co. Named #16 on Fred Minnick's Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2025. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two halves do exactly what you'd hope: toasted oak, brown sugar, and dark cherry from the bourbon; rye spice and peppercorn from the rye. The palate is oily toffee, vanilla, and cinnamon heat; the finish long, warming, leather and spice. Among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ecask-strength blends\u003c\/a\u003e, The Compromise is that rare bottle built for both camps — bourbon drinkers get the sweetness, rye drinkers get the bite, and nobody has to compromise on proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNose: toasted oak, brown sugar, rye spice, dark cherry. Palate: oily toffee, vanilla, peppercorn, cinnamon heat. Finish: long, warming; leather and spice. (Per official sell sheet.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it from Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e61.3% ABV (122.6 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 750mL, cask strength, non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 blend: 9-year MGP bourbon + 7-year 100% Kentucky rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlended and bottled in Nashville, TN; collaboration with Nashtucky Whiskey Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#16 on Fred Minnick's Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable to order online at Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat with a splash of water, or over one large cube — the 122.6 proof opens beautifully with a little dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is The Compromise?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 50\/50 blend of straight bourbon (9-year MGP) and straight rye (7-year Kentucky), bottled at cask strength — the \"compromise\" between bourbon and rye lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNashville Barrel Company in Nashville, Tennessee, in collaboration with Nashtucky Whiskey Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e122.6 proof (61.3% ABV), non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blended cask strength and non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nashville Barrel Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43121752604715,"sku":"DM16854L","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/NashvilleBarrelCompanyTheCompromise5050BourbonandRyeBlendedWhiskey.jpg?v=1772603967"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/blended-whiskey.oembed","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}