High West Bourye is one of the bottles whiskey lovers ask for by name, and we are glad to keep it pouring at Camp West in West Seattle. The name is a portmanteau of “bourbon” and “rye,” and that is exactly what it is: a limited-release blend of well-aged straight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys. For a cabin bar with a deep whiskey list, having a sought-after, age-stated blend like Bourye on the shelf is a quiet point of pride.
About the Distillery
High West was founded in 2006 by David and Jane Perkins in Park City, Utah, the state’s first legal distillery since Prohibition. The brand built its reputation on the art of blending, marrying its own Wasatch Mountain distillate with thoughtfully sourced whiskeys. Bourye is a flagship example of that craft and returns as a limited release, with each year’s batch reflecting the mature stocks available at the time.
Style & Mash Bill
Bourye is a blend of straight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys drawn from several mash bills, including high-corn bourbon recipes and high-rye recipes sourced from MGP in Indiana alongside High West’s own rye. The whiskeys are well aged, with recent releases carrying a minimum age of around ten years and bottled at a higher proof than entry-level expressions. It is non-chill-filtered with nothing added. Because Bourye is a rotating limited release, exact ages and proof can vary by batch.
Tasting Notes
Bourye leans rich and mature. Look for candied citrus, apricot and stone fruit, brown sugar, caramel, and warm baking spice, with the rye adding licorice and a peppery lift and the bourbon bringing soft molasses and leather depth. The age shows in a long, layered finish.
How to Enjoy It at Camp West
This is a bottle we recommend neat so its age and complexity come through, or with a single large rock if you prefer it slightly softened. We would steer you away from burying it in a cocktail. Our pour is listed at $28, fitting for a limited, well-aged blend.
FAQ
What does “Bourye” mean?
It is a blend of bourbon and rye, and the name combines the two words.
Is it always the same?
No. Bourye is a limited release, so the exact age, proof, and component whiskeys can shift from batch to batch. The through-line is well-aged bourbon and rye blended together.
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