High West Bottled in Bond is a bourbon with both altitude and pedigree, and it has a place of pride at Camp West, our cabin-inspired cocktail bar in West Seattle. The “bottled in bond” label is a 19th-century mark of integrity, and pairing that old standard with a modern Rocky Mountain distillery makes this one of the more characterful pours on our list, well suited to a serious whiskey drinker.
About the Distillery
High West is the celebrated whiskey brand headquartered in Park City, Utah, with distilling done at its mountain distillery at roughly 4,000 feet above sea level. The brand grew up around blending and finishing, but its bonded bourbon shows what High West can do under one of the strictest quality standards in American whiskey.
Style & Mash Bill
This is a straight bourbon made to the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897: distilled at a single distillery in one season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. The mash bill is 64% non-GMO yellow corn and 36% rye, giving it a high-rye, spice-forward backbone.
Tasting Notes
The nose offers Honeycrisp apple, wildflower honey, graham cracker crust, and malted milk chocolate over toasted oak spice. The palate layers peach and cherry cobbler, gingersnaps, roasted marshmallow, cocoa nibs, molasses, and charred barrel staves. It is rich and dessert-like, with the rye keeping everything lively.
How to Enjoy It at Camp West
At 100 proof with a generous rye share, this one rewards a neat pour or a single large cube. It also stands tall in a robust Old Fashioned where its baking-spice notes can shine. This is a premium pour at $22, and worth it for the occasion.
FAQ
What does “bottled in bond” mean? It is a legal standard: one distillery, one distilling season, at least four years in a bonded warehouse, and exactly 100 proof.
Is it a high-rye bourbon? Yes. With 36% rye in the mash bill, it leans noticeably spicy.
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