From: High West Distillery, Park City, UT
Review: Living up to its name, Campfire definitely exhibits a smokiness to it that you don’t find in many whiskeys. It actually has a more fruity than smokey aroma — but the smokiness dances on your tongue like flames against a night sky. Overall, the unique smokiness has me recommending a glass of this one, perfect for sitting outside on a summer night after a big win at Saratoga!
Grade: 7.7/10
The Details:
Technical Details
Ratio of whiskeys: Top Secret!
Filtration: No Chill Filtration, No Flavor Added
Proof & ABV
ABV: 46%
92 Proof
Age(s), Distilled by & Mashbill(s)
A blend of bourbon, rye, and peated Scotch whisky, ranging in age from 4-8 years old.
Straight Rye Whiskeys: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP and 80% Rye, 20% malted rye from High West Distillery
Straight Bourbon Whiskey: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt from MGP
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky: Undisclosed Source (due to contractual reasons)
Barrel Type(s)
New, charred white American oak barrels, as well as 2nd use Bourbon barrels
Sensory Notes
Nose: Floral, fruity, bright and spicy, caramel, butterscotch, Light smoke and smoldering wood from a campfire the morning after, jasmine, chai tea, sandalwood, leather, tobacco, pine resin and toasted bread.
Taste: Vanilla, honey, toffee with some nice fruit, blueberries and black cherries, chai spices – nutmeg, cinnamon, orange zest, salty caramels, tobacco, gentle smoke!
Finish: Long, sweet, spicy, and smoky
Product Reviews & Awards
91 Points – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
93 Points (Exceptional) Beverage Testing Institute
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
93 Points – Jim Murray
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