{"product_id":"high-west-2026-bourye-whiskey-limited-release-750ml","title":"High West 2026 Bourye Whiskey Limited Release 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh West 2026 Bourye Whiskey Limited Release 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-release \u003cstrong\u003eblend of straight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys\u003c\/strong\u003e from High West Distillery in Utah. For the \u003cstrong\u003e2026 release\u003c\/strong\u003e, High West increased Bourye to \u003cstrong\u003e101 proof (50.5% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this year's expression greater intensity than previous 92-proof releases. The blend brings together mature whiskeys aged \u003cstrong\u003e10 years or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003elong, warming finish\u003c\/strong\u003e of sticky toffee, ginger, spice, and mature oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candied lemon, apricot jam, caramel, toasted cinnamon, dried ginger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled peach, orange blossom, molasses, brown sugar, black licorice, sarsaparilla, warm leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with sticky toffee, ginger, rye spice, and lingering mature oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is High West 2026 Bourye Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a limited-release blend of \u003cstrong\u003estraight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the name “Bourye” combining Bourbon and Rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is High West 2026 Bourye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 release is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e101 proof, or 50.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, an increase from the 92-proof presentation of previous releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How old is High West 2026 Bourye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend features mature whiskeys aged \u003cstrong\u003e10 years or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the 2026 release substantial depth and oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What whiskeys are used in High West 2026 Bourye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend combines \u003cstrong\u003eMGP straight bourbon and rye whiskeys with rye whiskey distilled by High West\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together several different mash bills and mature whiskey stocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is High West 2026 Bourye a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bourye is one of High West's \u003cstrong\u003elimited annual releases\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the 2026 edition featuring a newly elevated 101-proof presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How should High West 2026 Bourye be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts mature age and higher proof make it excellent \u003cstrong\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the fruit, caramelized sweetness, rye spice, and oak to fully develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High West Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44630134161511,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/High_West_2025_Bourye_Whiskey_Limited_Release_750mL.webp?v=1789621676","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/high-west-2026-bourye-whiskey-limited-release-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}