High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 12

A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 12. High West — the twelfth annual release of the port-finished rye series, a blend of Rendezvous Rye finished in French oak port wine casks and French Limousin oak, bottled at 49.3% ABV and capturing the series at the height of its blending maturity after more than a decade of annual production.

Act 12 arrives with High West's port cask finishing program in its most refined state: over a decade of cask selection experience, a deep inventory of aged rye whiskeys, and a blending team that knows precisely how the Limousin oak and port wine barrels need to interact with the rye base to produce the signature Midwinter Night's Dram balance. The rye forms a beautiful base of vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon; the port barrels enhance with plums and dried fruits; the French oak provides a spice accent that ties everything together. One of the most accessible current-era Acts still available at close to original retail pricing.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Brandied cherries, Calimyrna figs, pecan cinnamon rolls, allspice berries, grapefruit zest, French oak
• Palate: Poached white peaches, stewed rhubarb, tiramisu, sticky toffee pudding, spiced plum, vanilla caramel, rye spice
• Finish: Dark cherry, cocoa, warming rye spice, lingering port sweetness

Specs

• Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
• Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Port Cask Finished
• Base: Rendezvous Rye (blend of straight ryes)
• Finish: French oak port wine casks + French Limousin oak
• Series: A Midwinter Night's Dram — Act 12
• ABV: 49.3% (98.6 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

Browse the full High West collection at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Act 12 a good starting point for Midwinter Night's Dram? Yes — it delivers the full series experience at a more accessible price than older Acts, making it the ideal introduction to the port-finished rye tradition.
• What is the flavor profile of Act 12? Brandied cherries, figs, and allspice on the nose; peaches, tiramisu, and spiced plum on the palate; dark cherry, cocoa, and rye spice on the finish — the classic Midwinter Night's Dram profile at its most refined.
• Is Act 12 limited? Yes — all Midwinter Night's Dram Acts are one-time annual releases with allocated distribution.