RENDEZVOUS RYE WHISKEY
Winner of the Double Gold
San Francisco World Spirits
Competition 2008 (read more...)

Our inaugural whiskey commemorates the first recorded whiskey-fest out West. From 1825 to 1840, the "rendezvous" was the annual summer gathering of mountain men to exchange pelts for supplies. Alcohol was not one of the "supplies" at the first rendezvous. This oversight was corrected with a generous supply of whiskey at the second rendezvous in Utah's Cache Valley (and all subsequent rendezvous!). In this tradition of importing whiskey from back East (while we age our own whiskey), we crafted Rendezvous from two exotic straight rye whiskies: a 6-year-old 95% rye and an 16-year-old 80% rye. A higher proportion of unmalted rye gives Rendezvous a unique flavor profile with notes of spicy cinnamon, caramel, honey, mint, and vanilla. Rendezvous is not chill filtered, a cosmetic step almost all large companies use to remove the natural oils that cause a haze when whiskey gets cold. This also removes flavor, texture, and the lingering finish we really enjoy. If you see a harmless "haze" in Rendezvous, just swirl the bottle and it will go away.

VODKA 7000'

Vodka 7000' originates high in our mountains as free-range snowmelt naturally filtered in deep rock aquifers. This produces great tasting water with a well-balanced mineral content. The heart of Vodka 7000' comes from our favorite grain, oats. According to old manuals, distillers from the 1800's considered oats to make a superior tasting libation. Oats aren't used today because of their high cost and difficulty to distill - we think their subtle nutty and vanilla flavor is worth the extra effort. Our manually operated Copper Pot Still gives us more deliberate control in selecting the most flavorful "heart" of the delicate oaten flavor. The combination of our carefully distilled oat spirit and special water creates a silky smooth tasting vodka with a rich mouth feel.

NOW AVAILABLE AT UTAH STATE LIQUOR STORES
And for Purchase on the Internet at K&L Wine Merchants
www.klwines.com

FINE ARTISAN SPIRITS
FROM THE HIGH WEST

High West Distillery crafts spirits for people who want great taste and appreciate quality ingredients, small batches, and the owner's personal touch. The horseshoe in our logo honors the 100-year-old livery stable that we are restoring as High West's home and the only ski-in distillery in the world. We are located at exactly 7000 feet in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains in Old Town Park City. Founded by prospectors in the late 1860's, Park City became one of the richest silver mining towns in the West and the best watering hole in Utah. Our aim is for the High West Distillery and Saloon to contribute to that reputation. We invite you to share in our passion for good whiskey, our love for the American West, and our gumption to bring spirits back to Utah.

Please stop by and share a drink
with us when the renovation is
completed in early 2009!

The Future Home of High West Distillery