
Is This Bourbon From Utah Worth It’s Price Tag?
I recently have been on a break from trying random and new to me bourbons, as I've been on the Bulleit Bourbon train for a while.

We hosted an early Christmas this last Tuesday night and when I stopped into Belknap Liquor for party alcohol, one of their displays caught my eye. Proudly displayed was a bourbon I had not heard of before and product placement and positive employee feedback sold me on a bottle of High West Bourbon.
I didn't read the label other than noticing it said, " A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys", I then glanced at the $27 or so dollar price tag and snagged it. Upon getting home, I didn't make the time for my usual bourbon taste test, where I try it neat. I simply dropped two cubes of ice in my glass, poured it on top, and took a healthy swig.
Smooth and sweet were the first thoughts running through my mind as I quickly finished the two or so fingers I poured myself. Sweet, but not too sweet sums it up and it's probably worth the price of admission for a bottle, but I wouldn't pay much more than $30 with so many other great options available at that price point.
High West's website which was not the easiest to find, describes its taste as "well balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat and sweet corn bread biscuits". I can see that for sure, but the bourbon itself really shines through the sweet. I don't know what bourbon whiskeys they blend to make it, but they do claim it's aged a minimum of two years in charred white American oak barrels.
Considering I've been hammering down Kentucky bourbon, I have to say the High West offering out of Utah was a welcomed surprise and will be on the "purchase again" list.