High West American Prairie Bourbon Whiskey

Product Description

High West American Prairie Bourbon Whiskey: The Original Label of High West’s Blended Straight Bourbon

High West American Prairie Bourbon is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys, sourced and blended by High West in Park City, Utah, and bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) without chill filtration. Retailers describe the blend as aged between 2 and 13 years in new charred white American oak, built from two or three bourbons, primarily from MGP in Indiana. It’s now sold under the name High West Bourbon, and this listing is for the original American Prairie label.

One component is an MGP bourbon with a 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% barley malt mash bill, and another is 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley from an undisclosed source. High West says other components are undisclosed. The whiskey is sourced, and the page says so.

Giving Back

For each bottle sold, High West donates a portion of its after-tax profits to the American Prairie Reserve, a wildlife conservation project in northeastern Montana that supports pronghorn through fence removal and wildlife corridors.

What’s in the Bottle

• A blend of straight bourbons, aged 2 to 13 years per the American Prairie label
• New charred white American oak
• Non-chill-filtered
• 92 proof (46% ABV), 750ml

Tasting Notes

From High West’s own notes.

Nose: Light caramel and sweet vanilla.

Palate: Rich and earthy, with candy corn, honey nougat, and sweet cornbread biscuits.

Finish: Vanilla, with a hint of caramel apple.

It’s listed with a Silver at Whiskeys of the World 2015, and the Beverage Testing Institute scored it 92 in 2021, while Whisky Advocate scored it 88 in 2020.

Food Pairings

The caramel and cornbread notes pair well with barbecue, fried chicken, and pulled pork. It also goes with pecan pie, apple desserts, and sharp cheddar.

Serving Suggestions

High West suggests it in a Manhattan, and it’s also good neat, on a large cube, or in an Old Fashioned. It’s balanced enough to sip and sturdy enough to mix.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 92 proof (46% ABV).

Is this the same as High West Bourbon? Yes. High West renamed American Prairie Bourbon to High West Bourbon, and this is the original label.

How old is it? The American Prairie label says 2 to 13 years.

Is it chill filtered? No.

Who distills it? It’s a blend of sourced bourbons, including MGP, blended by High West.

What does it support? A portion of High West’s after-tax profits goes to the American Prairie Reserve in Montana.

Is it good for cocktails? Yes, in a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned.

Explore More

Looking for the current label? See the High West Bourbon Whiskey, or try the High West Double Rye. Browse our Bourbon collection or Whiskey collection.

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