High West Sauvignon Blanc Finished Whiskey Review.
High West Sauvignon Blanc Finished Whiskey Review. High West is one of those distilleries I’ve always had a complicated relationship with. I genuinely enjoy what they do, but I’ve also been vocal about pricing and the occasional miss on some of their finished releases. That said, when they get it right, they really get it right. And I’ll still stand by this: bring back the Double Rye picks. This particular bottle is part of their Cask Collection, featuring a blend of straight whiskeys finished in a Sauvignon Blanc wine barrel. I passed on it once in Ohio and regretted it almost immediately. A year later, I found it sitting on a local grocery store shelf and didn’t hesitate. Some bottles have a way of circling back around. This release is a blend of straight whiskeys, likely a combination of bourbon and rye, possibly including both sourced distillate and High West’s own. As with many recent releases, finishing times and ma...