The Campfire is a unique blend of Bourbon, Rye and Scotch whiskies, bottled by Utah-based High West.
The combination of peated Scotch, sweet Bourbon and spicy Rye create a robust, and complex whiskey.
Mashbill:
Straight Rye Whiskey: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP;
Straight Bourbon Whiskey: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt from MGP;
80% Rye, 20% Malted Rye from High West Distillery;
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky: Undisclosed Source (due to contractual reasons)
Official Tasting 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.
Palate: Vanilla, honey, toffee with some nice fruit, blueberries and black cherries, chai spices – nutmeg, cinnamon, orange zest, salty caramels, tobacco, gentle smoke!
High West Distillery was founded in 2006 by David Perkins and his wife, Jane. David, a former biochemist, was inspired to open his own distillery after seeing the parallels between the fermentation and distilling process and his own work in biochemistry during a trip to a whiskey distillery in Kentucky. In 2004, David and his family relocated to Park City, Utah to begin their new venture, where they began distilling in 2007. They chose Park City because of David’s love of the Old West and Utah’s little-known whiskey history.
High West began with humble roots, opening a small, 250-gallon still and Saloon in an historic livery stable and garage. What was once a small operation in downtown Park City has grown to be an internationally-recognized, award winning brand.
