"Blending, discovering, and innovating is in High West's DNA, as exhibited this year by both Act 10 and the debut of The Encore, and we're constantly looking for unique expressions to bring consumers. "It goes without saying that A Midwinter Night's Dram is our most anticipated launch each year, " said Brendan Coyle, Master Distiller at High West, in a prepared statement. Lysander, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 1, Scene 1, Wm. Authenticity Guaranteed. 96 Points – Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Spirits of 2020. This is the 10th edition of A Midwinter Night's Dram, aptly named Act 10.
HIGH WEST RYE "A MIDWINTER NIGHT'S DRAM" – ACT 10, SCENE 6. A counterpoint performance to a decade-long drama. This is how we feel about a dram of this whiskey. Like the works of our favorite playwright, William Shakespeare, a glass of A Midwinter's Night's Dram is made to be savored, and over all too quickly. The mouthfeel is full and silky and in the Glencairn the legs disappear quickly into the burnt amber pool leaving behind fast falling drops from the crown. The rye forms a beautiful base of vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon while the port barrels provide notes of plum, dried fruit, and spice. A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 10 Scene 3 has an earthy spice with a somewhat sweet and minty oak theme. Even more going on in the palate.
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This item is not eligbile for our 10% case discount on mixed cases or any other promotional discounts but we took special care to price it competitively compared with other top retailers nationwide. Marzipan and chocolate mint leaves. External Website Opens in New Window). 60-69 Below Average. But A Midwinter Night's Dram isn't billed as an everyday pour, it's billed as a limited release and has always been treated that way. Although no age statement is given, the whiskey's dark color and rich array of dried orchard and stone fruit notes indicate that it has been aged for a significant amount of time. Finish Review - Rating: 73.
In the end, A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 10 Scene 6 hits all the right notes and lives up to its consumer fan-favorite staying power year after year. The company was founded in 2012 by husband and wife team, Andrew and Peggy Murray. While the list of options is growing, sometimes a store may have only one option, if any at all. On this episode of Whiskey Straight Up, Derek reviews Midwinter Night's Dram Act 10 and The Encore.
Color: Cherry Mahogany. Recommended Cocktail. "), allowed the whiskey to easily command its high price tag of about $100 per bottle since its launch a decade ago. The increase is reminiscent of Booker's sharp $40 increase from $60 to $100 that was announced in 2016, and set to take effect immediately in 2017. At the time it was a shock to the bourbon community, and considering Booker's was a readily available everyday pour for many long time fans of it, we discussed the shocking increase in an opinion piece. COUNTRYUnited States. 90 Points – Whiskey Advocate, John Hansell. SRP $150 nationwide $125 Utah only).