High West 2026 Bourye Whiskey Limited Release 750mL is a limited-release blend of straight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys from High West Distillery in Utah. For the 2026 release, High West increased Bourye to 101 proof (50.5% ABV), giving this year's expression greater intensity than previous 92-proof releases. The blend brings together mature whiskeys aged 10 years or more, including MGP straight bourbons with 75% corn / 21% rye / 4% barley malt and 60% corn / 36% rye / 4% malted barley mash bills, along with MGP 95% rye whiskey and High West's own 80% rye / 20% malted rye whiskey. Non-chill filtered and produced in limited quantities, the 2026 Bourye highlights the rich sweetness of mature bourbon alongside the bold spice and complexity of aged rye.

The 2026 release opens with aromas of candied lemon, apricot jam, caramel, toasted cinnamon, and dried ginger. The palate develops layers of grilled peach, orange blossom, molasses, brown sugar, black licorice, sarsaparilla, lavender, and warm leather. At 101 proof, the whiskey delivers a richer and more concentrated experience while maintaining balance, leading into a long, warming finish of sticky toffee, ginger, spice, and mature oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Candied lemon, apricot jam, caramel, toasted cinnamon, dried ginger

  • Palate: Grilled peach, orange blossom, molasses, brown sugar, black licorice, sarsaparilla, warm leather

  • Finish: Long and warming with sticky toffee, ginger, rye spice, and lingering mature oak

FAQS

• What is High West 2026 Bourye Whiskey?

It is a limited-release blend of straight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys, with the name “Bourye” combining Bourbon and Rye.

• What proof is High West 2026 Bourye?

The 2026 release is bottled at 101 proof, or 50.5% ABV, an increase from the 92-proof presentation of previous releases.

• How old is High West 2026 Bourye?

The blend features mature whiskeys aged 10 years or more, giving the 2026 release substantial depth and oak character.

• What whiskeys are used in High West 2026 Bourye?

The blend combines MGP straight bourbon and rye whiskeys with rye whiskey distilled by High West, bringing together several different mash bills and mature whiskey stocks.

• Is High West 2026 Bourye a limited release?

Yes. Bourye is one of High West's limited annual releases, with the 2026 edition featuring a newly elevated 101-proof presentation.

• How should High West 2026 Bourye be enjoyed?

Its mature age and higher proof make it excellent neat or with a few drops of water, allowing the fruit, caramelized sweetness, rye spice, and oak to fully develop.