High West Campfire Whiskey

Campfire. High West — the only commercially available American whiskey that blends straight bourbon, straight rye, and blended peated Scotch malt whisky into a single expression, creating a campfire-smoke profile impossible to replicate in any single-distillery bottling.

High West Distillery was founded in Park City, Utah in 2006 by David Perkins — biochemist, blending visionary, and creator of some of American whiskey's most unconventional expressions. Campfire is the most audacious in the lineup: a three-way blend that crosses American and Scottish whiskey traditions. The bourbon provides sweetness and vanilla structure; the rye adds spice and grain vigor; the peated Scotch malt introduces smoke, pine resin, and gentle campfire character that neither American component could provide. No single component dominates — the balance shifts with each sip.

The result is a whiskey that rewards the campfire moment: a dram that smells of smoke before you've lit anything, pairing with s'mores as naturally as it pairs with a neat glass by the fire.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Butterscotch, shortbread biscuit, sandalwood, jasmine, worn leather, pine resin; gentle smoke and smoldering wood from last night's campfire
• Palate: Vanilla, salted caramel, toasted brioche, red berry compote, chai spices — nutmeg, cinnamon, orange zest, cedar, pipe tobacco
• Finish: Warm and lingering with spice and a whisper of peat smoke

Specs

• Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
• Style: Blended American + Peated Scotch Malt Whisky
• Components: Straight Bourbon + Straight Rye + Blended Peated Scotch Malt
• ABV: 46% (92 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes Campfire unique among American whiskeys? It is the only commercially available American whiskey to blend bourbon, rye, and peated Scotch malt whisky — making it a genuine cross-category expression unavailable from any single distillery.
• Does Campfire taste heavily peated? No — the Scotch malt adds gentle campfire smoke and pine resin, but the bourbon and rye base keeps the peat in balance. It reads as smoky and layered, not aggressively Scotch-forward.
• Is High West Campfire good for cocktails? Yes — it works exceptionally well in smoky Old Fashioneds, but most enthusiasts prefer it neat or with a single ice cube to appreciate the full blend.