High West Midwinter Nights Dram Act 5

A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 5. High West — the fifth annual release of the port-finished rye series, Utah straight rye whiskey finished in French oak port wine casks and French Limousin oak, marking the series' half-decade milestone and now a sought-after collector's bottle available only through allocated secondary market inventory.

Act 5 represents the series reaching full maturity as an annual whiskey event. By this release, Midwinter Night's Dram had built a dedicated following of collectors who planned purchases months in advance. The whiskey itself maintains the series' signature: High West's straight rye base finished in French oak port wine barrels that add dark fruit, cocoa, and port wine sweetness to the rye's inherent pepper and grain character, with Limousin oak providing tannin structure and vanilla depth. Each Act is subtly distinct from the last — Act 5 has its own character within the series canon.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Brandied cherries, Calimyrna figs, allspice, grapefruit zest, French oak, vanilla caramel
• Palate: Dark cherry, cocoa, cinnamon, spiced plum, rye spice, port sweetness, dried fruit
• Finish: Warming rye spice, dark cherry, cocoa, lingering port sweetness

Specs

• Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
• Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Port Cask Finished
• Finish: French oak port wine casks + French Limousin oak
• Series: A Midwinter Night's Dram — Act 5
• ABV: 49.3% (98.6 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• When is Midwinter Night's Dram typically released? High West releases a new Act each fall, typically in October or November — aligning the port-finished rye's warmth with the start of cold-weather sipping season.
• Is Act 5 still available at retail? Original retail stock is exhausted — available inventory is secondary market allocation only.
• How should I store a bottle of Midwinter Night's Dram? Upright, away from direct light and heat, in a cool stable environment.