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High West Silver Whiskey Western Oat

High West Silver Whiskey Western Oat

2.70 Mixed reviews

81 reviews81 ratings

83 critic score

Whiskey American Whiskey Utah No age statement 40% ABV

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About this bottle

This whiskey, with minimal aging (approximately five minutes), is made from a mash bill consisting of 85% oats and 15% malted barley. Used rye barrels are employed during its brief maturation period. The oats are sourced from Alberta, Canada, and the whiskey is not chill-filtered. A more aged version will be released once the product has matured to the desired extent.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Vanilla 70
Sweet 60
Rich 50
Fruity 40
Herbal 40
Oily 30
Tart 30

Reviews

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Samuel Hyatt 2.0

Nose - Pungent sweet alcohol, zest of grapefruit-like pomelo, pineapple, green banana. Taste - Green pineapple sweetness, tartness, dark berries, sweet almonds, cantaloupe sweetness, a "refreshing" astringency. Finish - Extended pineapple flavor, soft/subtle dark berries, cantaloupe notes stronger, mild fruity sourness. Score - 55/100 Final Thoughts - This silver whiskey was noteworthy. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. The nose and taste were intensely fruity, with no overtly unpleasant harshness. However, this is not a spirit I would choose to drink. I suspect it's intended for cocktails and could serve as a fruity alternative to vodka or gin in mixed drinks needing a fruit-forward spirit. Would I drink it if offered? - No Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - Not again

Derick Marshall 2.0

It smells really sweet, a bit like vodka or sake. It has a clean, refreshing sensation. The initial taste is very similar to sake, almost identical. But then, everyone who rated this considers it something other than a whiskey. I question how it's still classified as a whiskey given its flavor profile.

Lisa Delacruz 2.0

It has a taste similar to a mildly enhanced vodka. It's a fun thing to try. I had it straight. It was acceptable but unremarkable. It would likely work well in mixed drinks. Interesting to sample, but not something I'll hurry to purchase.

Alma Sterling 3.0

Considering it's clear and has a tequila-like aroma, it's better than anticipated. Forgettable, but acceptable. Not sweet, nor vanilla. Dry. 2.5. Upon reconsidering, it does have a vanilla scent.

Victor Montes 3.0

Oat-like sweetness, vanilla, and a smooth, silky mouthfeel. Suitable for unaged white spirits, especially in mixed drinks. More akin to a creamy vodka, but with more complexity and body.

Carson Leyva 2.5

A prominent aroma of sweet, unripe banana. The scent has an almost sake-like quality. The palate is exceptionally smooth, with considerable creaminess. A subtle hint of vanilla is present.

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