High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 1 750mL

High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 1 is the inaugural release of one of High West’s most celebrated and collectible whiskey series. First released in 2013, Act 1 is a blend of straight rye whiskeys based on High West’s Rendezvous Rye and finished in Port and French oak barrels. Bottled at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV), this original release established the rich combination of rye spice, dark fruit, sweetness, and oak that would become the signature of A Midwinter Night’s Dram.

The nose opens with dark cherry, dried plum, fig, vanilla, caramel, and warming baking spice. On the palate, rich Port-influenced fruit meets cinnamon, cocoa, caramel, vanilla, and bold rye spice, while French oak adds structure and complexity. The finish is long and warming with lingering dark fruit, cinnamon, toasted oak, and sweet spice.

TASTING NOTES

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

  • Palate: Port-soaked fruit, cocoa, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, rye spice, French oak

  • Finish: Long and warming with dark fruit, cinnamon, sweet spice, and toasted oak

FAQS

• What is High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 1?

Act 1 is the original release of High West’s A Midwinter Night’s Dram series, featuring straight rye whiskeys finished in Port and French oak barrels.

• When was A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 1 released?

The inaugural Act 1 was released in 2013, beginning the annual Midwinter Night’s Dram series that continues with a new numbered Act each year.

• What proof is A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 1?

Act 1 is bottled at 98.6 proof, or 49.3% ABV.

• What barrels were used to finish Act 1?

The whiskey was finished with Port and French oak barrel influence, adding dark fruit and sweetness alongside additional oak and spice.

• Is A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 1 collectible?

Yes. As the inaugural vintage of the series, Act 1 has become one of the rarest and most collectible A Midwinter Night’s Dram releases, particularly for enthusiasts building a complete vertical of the series.

• How should High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 1 be enjoyed?

Given its rarity and layered profile, Act 1 is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, allowing its dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, rye spice, and oak character to fully develop.