High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 14 Limited Engagement Rye Whiskey
High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 14 Limited Engagement Rye Whiskey is the 14th annual installment of High West's beloved winter limited release — and a milestone bottle commemorating 20 years of High West Distillery in Park City, Utah (founded 2006). Bottled at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV) in a 750mL bottle, Act 14 builds on a base of Rendezvous Rye — a blend of straight rye whiskeys aged 4 to 10 years — and takes the finishing regimen further than any Act before it.
Each Act of A Midwinter Night's Dram is a one-time expression: a blend that is bottled once and never repeated. For Act 14, High West kept the traditional Ruby and Tawny port barrels and added something entirely new — Amontillado, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, the first sherry casks ever used in this release's history. The result is the most cask-adventurous Midwinter Night's Dram yet, marrying rye spice with layers of dried fruit and nuttiness from port and sherry wood.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with dark dried fruits — fig, raisin, and plum — layered over baking spice, cinnamon, and a cool thread of mint. On the palate, walnut and toffee join the rye's savory spice, with the port and sherry influence woven through every sip. The finish is long and warming, balancing dried-fruit sweetness against a savory, peppery edge.
Key Highlights
- 14th annual installment of High West's winter limited release — a one-time expression, never repeated
- Bottled at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV); 750mL
- Commemorates 20 years of High West Distillery, Park City, Utah (founded 2006)
- Base: Rendezvous Rye, a blend of straight rye whiskeys aged 4 to 10 years
- Finished in Ruby and Tawny port barrels plus first-ever Amontillado, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
- A collector's bottle for fans of finished rye whiskey and premium whiskey
How to Enjoy
Pour neat into a Glencairn glass and let it breathe for a few minutes — a few drops of water will coax out the dried-fruit character. This is a fireplace whiskey: sip it slowly and let the port-and-sherry finish unfold. It also makes a showstopping upgrade to any whiskey cocktail, though most collectors will keep this one neat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Midwinter Night's Dram?
It is High West's annual winter limited-edition rye whiskey. Each release — each "Act" — is built on a Rendezvous Rye base and finished in port barrels; Act 14 adds sherry casks for the first time.
How strong is Act 14?
Act 14 is bottled at 98.6 proof, or 49.3% ABV.
Is Act 14 a limited release?
Yes. Every Act is a one-time expression that is never repeated, so once Act 14 sells through, it is gone for good.