High West Midwinter Nights Dram Act 9

A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 9. High West — the ninth annual release of the port-finished rye series, Utah straight rye whiskey finished in French oak port wine casks and French Limousin oak, one of the final Acts before the milestone tenth release and a collector's bottle with strong demand among those completing the full series.

Act 9 sits just before the highly anticipated decade milestone of Act 10 — making it one of the last chapters before Midwinter Night's Dram completed its first full decade of releases. High West's blending team had nine years of port cask finishing experience behind them, and the cask selection and rye blend composition for Act 9 reflects that accumulated expertise. For collectors, Act 9 is a natural buy alongside Act 10 — the penultimate Act before the milestone release, distinct in character due to year-specific rye blend and barrel selection.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Brandied cherries, Calimyrna figs, allspice, grapefruit zest, French oak, vanilla caramel
• Palate: Dark cherry, cocoa, cinnamon, spiced plum, rye spice, port sweetness, dried fruit
• Finish: Warming rye spice, dark cherry, cocoa, lingering port sweetness

Specs

• Distillery: High West Distillery, Park City, Utah
• Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Port Cask Finished
• Finish: French oak port wine casks + French Limousin oak
• Series: A Midwinter Night's Dram — Act 9
• ABV: 49.3% (98.6 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How does Act 9 compare to Act 10? Both are late-series expressions with refined port cask technique — Act 9 predates the milestone tenth release and is subtly distinct in blend composition and port barrel character.
• Is Act 9 limited? Yes — all Midwinter Night's Dram Acts are one-time annual releases with fixed supply. Once original inventory sells through, only secondary market stock remains.
• Who should buy Act 9? Collectors completing the Midwinter Night's Dram archive and drinkers who enjoy the port-finished rye character in a more recent and accessible release.