High West Silver Western Oat Whiskey 750mL

High West Silver Western Oat Whiskey is a distinctive American whiskey from High West Distillery in Utah, crafted to showcase a softer, grain-forward style unlike traditional barrel-aged whiskey. Made with a mash bill featuring 85% oats and 15% malted barley, this unique spirit receives only minimal barrel aging, allowing the natural character of the grain to remain at the forefront. Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV), Western Oat offers a clean and approachable expression with delicate sweetness and subtle complexity.

The aroma is light and fresh with notes of oatmeal, vanilla, honey, citrus, and sweet grain. The palate is smooth and creamy, developing flavors of toasted oats, vanilla, light caramel, fruit, and gentle spice. Its finish is clean and soft, with lingering cereal grain, sweetness, and a touch of pepper.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Fresh oats, vanilla, honey, citrus, sweet grain

  • Palate: Toasted oatmeal, vanilla, light caramel, soft fruit, gentle spice

  • Finish: Clean and smooth with sweet grain, vanilla, subtle pepper, and light cereal notes

FAQS

• What is High West Silver Western Oat Whiskey?

High West Silver Western Oat is an American oat whiskey from High West Distillery, created with an oat-heavy mash bill and minimal barrel influence to highlight the natural flavor of the grains.

• What is the mash bill of High West Silver Western Oat Whiskey?

High West Silver Western Oat is made from a mash bill of 85% oats and 15% malted barley, giving it a soft, creamy, and grain-forward character.

• What proof is High West Silver Western Oat Whiskey?

High West Silver Western Oat Whiskey is bottled at 80 proof, or 40% ABV.

• Why is High West Silver Western Oat so light in color?

Unlike traditionally aged whiskey, Western Oat spends only a short period interacting with oak, resulting in its distinctive clear-to-pale appearance and fresh grain-driven flavor.

• Is High West Silver Western Oat Whiskey discontinued?

Yes. High West Silver Western Oat is an older discontinued High West expression, making remaining bottles increasingly interesting to enthusiasts and collectors of early High West releases.

• How should High West Silver Western Oat Whiskey be enjoyed?

It can be enjoyed neat, chilled, over ice, or in cocktails. Its clean, lightly sweet character makes it especially versatile in cocktails where a heavily oaked whiskey might overpower other ingredients.