High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Act 9 750mL

High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Act 9 is the 2021 release of High West’s acclaimed limited-edition rye whiskey series. Crafted from a blend of straight rye whiskeys and finished in Port barrels, Act 9 combines the bold, spicy character of rye with layers of dark fruit, sweetness, and oak. Bottled at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV), this release continues the rich winter-inspired style that has made A Midwinter Night’s Dram one of High West’s most sought-after annual expressions.

The nose opens with dark cherry, blackberry, dried plum, vanilla, caramel, and warming spice. The palate develops layers of fig, ripe berries, toffee, cocoa, cinnamon, and vanilla alongside peppery rye spice and rich Port-cask fruit. The finish is long and warming, with lingering dark fruit, caramel, baking spice, and toasted oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Dark cherry, blackberry, dried plum, vanilla, caramel, baking spice

  • Palate: Fig, ripe berries, toffee, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, peppery rye spice

  • Finish: Long and warming with dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and toasted oak

FAQS

• What is High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Act 9?

Act 9 is the 2021 edition of High West’s A Midwinter Night’s Dram series, featuring a blend of straight rye whiskeys finished in Port barrels.

• What proof is A Midwinter Nights Dram Act 9?

Act 9 is bottled at 98.6 proof, or 49.3% ABV.

• What barrels are used to finish Act 9?

Act 9 receives additional maturation in Port barrels, which contribute rich berry, dried fruit, and wine-driven sweetness to the spicy rye whiskey.

• What does A Midwinter Nights Dram Act 9 taste like?

Expect notes of dark cherry, blackberry, plum, fig, caramel, vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon, and rye spice, complemented by rich Port-cask character.

• Is A Midwinter Nights Dram Act 9 collectible?

Yes. As the 2021 vintage of High West’s limited annual series, Act 9 is sought after by enthusiasts and collectors assembling multiple Acts and Scenes of A Midwinter Night’s Dram.

• How should High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Act 9 be enjoyed?

Act 9 is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, allowing its dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, Port influence, and warming rye spice to fully develop.