High West The Prisoner's Share Blended Whiskey

Nose

Rich dried cherry and dark plum lead, backed by vanilla bean and toasted oak. A subtle wine barrel influence weaves through the grain sweetness, adding a hint of fig and dried rose.

Palate

Warm caramel and baking spice arrive first, followed by layers of dark fruit — blackberry, prune, and a touch of cocoa. The rye component adds a firm spice backbone that keeps the wine barrel softness in check. Oak tannins provide structure without astringency.

Finish

Medium-long with lingering dried fruit, vanilla, and a whisper of clove. The wine barrel influence rounds out the final moments, leaving a gentle, warming fade.

1. Neat: Pour 2 parts into a Glencairn or rocks glass and allow a few minutes to open up before sipping to appreciate the full fruit and spice complexity.
2. On the Rocks: Serve over a single large ice cube to gently temper the spirit and coax out additional dark fruit notes as the ice slowly melts.
3. Prisoner's Old Fashioned: Muddle a sugar cube with 2 dashes Angostura bitters and a splash of water. Add 2 parts The Prisoner's Share and stir with ice. Garnish with an orange twist and a brandied cherry.
4. Whiskey Manhattan: Stir 2 parts The Prisoner's Share with 1 part sweet vermouth and 2 dashes orange bitters over ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a Luxardo cherry.
5. Fruit-Forward Sour: Shake 2 parts The Prisoner's Share, 1 part fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 part honey syrup with ice. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with a lemon wheel and a few drops of red wine float.