High West Midwinter Nights Dram Act 11

A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 11. High West — the eleventh annual release of the port-finished rye series, Utah straight rye whiskey finished in French oak port wine casks and French Limousin oak, continuing the tradition that began with Act 1 with the confidence and refinement of a series now in its second decade.

Act 11 carries the series forward after the milestone tenth release — a post-anniversary chapter that had to stand on its own merits without the weight of a round-number celebration. High West's response was a whiskey that leans into what the series does best: selecting port casks that complement rather than dominate the rye, allowing the pepper, grain, and spice of the base whiskey to share equal billing with the dark fruit, cocoa, and holiday warmth of the port finish. For collectors who entered the series at Act 10 or later, Act 11 represents an opportunity to continue building the archive at a price point that reflects its relatively recent release.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Brandied cherries, Calimyrna figs, allspice, grapefruit zest, French oak, vanilla caramel
• Palate: Dark cherry, cocoa, cinnamon, spiced plum, rye spice, port sweetness, dried fruit
• Finish: Warming rye spice, dark cherry, cocoa, lingering port sweetness

Specs

• Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
• Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Port Cask Finished
• Finish: French oak port wine casks + French Limousin oak
• Series: A Midwinter Night's Dram — Act 11
• ABV: 49.3% (98.6 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Act 11 different from Act 10? Yes — while both share the port-finished rye framework, each Act uses a distinct rye blend composition and port barrel selection, producing a different flavor profile within the series DNA.
• What ABV is Act 11? 49.3% ABV (98.6 proof) — the series' characteristic proof point.
• Can I buy Midwinter Night's Dram Acts as a set? Individual Acts are sold separately — collecting the full series requires sourcing each Act individually, which is part of what makes complete archives so valuable.