High West Bourye Limited Sighting Whiskey

Product Description

High West Bourye Limited Sighting: A Rare Blend of Aged Bourbon and Rye

High West Bourye is the whiskey world’s jackalope: a mythical, hard-to-find creature that shows up once a year and vanishes. The name is a mashup of bourbon and rye (Bourbon + Rye = Bourye), and the label features the jackalope itself. It’s the Limited Sighting release from High West Distillery in Park City, Utah, a blend of mature straight bourbon and straight rye, all aged at least 10 years.

The release is special for a reason beyond its age: the proof goes up. Earlier Bourye releases were bottled at 92 proof, while this one comes in at 101 proof (50.5% ABV). High West says it re-evaluated Bourye in 2026 to better showcase the elegance and complexity of its 10-plus-year-old whiskeys, and that the long maturation lets the blend “boldly embrace a higher proof while maintaining balance, depth, and approachability.”

What Goes Into the Blend

The Bourye is a blend of four straight whiskeys, aged between 10 and 19 years, with a minimum age of 10 years for every whiskey in the blend

Both bourbons are high-rye recipes, so this is a spicy, rye-forward blend, with the bourbon adding sweetness and structure to ground the spice. It’s bottled at 101 proof and is a national limited release.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Candied lemon, apricot jam on shortbread, caramel macaron, pfeffernüsse spice cookies, toasted cinnamon stick, dried ginger, and a springtime meadow.

Palate: Sweet, dark-fruit richness from the bourbon against the peppery spice of the rye, with a thicker mouthfeel at 101 proof.

Finish: Long and warm, with roasted pecan, seasoned oak, and lingering rye spice.

Food Pairings

The spice cookie and dried fruit character in Bourye pairs well with grilled steak, smoked brisket, and bourbon-glazed pork. It also goes well with dark chocolate, aged cheddar, apple pie, and pecan desserts.

Serving Suggestions

High West recommends sipping Bourye neat or with a little water. At 101 proof and 10-plus years of age, it’s a whiskey to enjoy slowly, so ice isn’t necessary, and with a limited release like this one, most buyers keep it for sipping. If you want to mix it, a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned will let the rye spice and bourbon sweetness balance each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bourye? A blend of straight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys. The name combines “bourbon” and “rye.”

What proof is the 2026 release? 101 proof (50.5% ABV), higher than previous 92 proof releases.

How old is it? The whiskeys in the blend are aged between 10 and 19 years.

Is it limited? Yes. Bourye is an annual limited release, which is why it’s called the Limited Sighting.

Who makes it? High West Distillery in Park City, Utah.

Where does the whiskey come from? The blend uses straight bourbons and a straight rye from MGP, plus a straight rye distilled by High West.

Is it good for cocktails? It’s best sipped neat, but it makes a strong Manhattan or Old Fashioned.

Explore More

Want to try something else from High West? Check out the High West American Prairie, or shop the full High West collection for more blends, ryes, and limited releases.

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Bourye is best enjoyed around a campfire while looking at the Milky Way. Sip straight or with a little water. Not recommended with ice.