Campfire Whiskey comes to us from the fine people at the High West Distillery in Park City, Utah. It is a pretty unique whiskey compared to everything else in the market - a blend of bourbon, rye and scotch. Drinkhacker has a good breakdown of the
mash bills used in each whiskey that goes into this, while Sour Mash Manifesto takes a look at the
age of the whiskeys. It seems like the proportions of each that make up Campfire whiskey are kept under lock & key, though some have ventured to guess. So how did this 3-whiskey-blend fare?
Campfire Whiskey - Tasting Notes
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| High West Campfire Whiskey |
Nose: The name rings true... this smells like a campfire. I'm reminded of orange and gray wooden embers while sitting around a fading campfire at the end of the night. If you take a sniff with bourbon, rye or scotch in mind you'll like pick out some of the trademark characteristics such as corn, spice & smoke, respectively.
Palate: The first sip on every pour I've had has been very scotch forward, while the second sip seemed to show the rye. Those two flavors are prominent, but every once in a while I'll also catch a hint of the corn sweetness from the bourbon portion of this concoction. The different flavors seem to show themselves on different sips.
Finish: The finish has depended on what whiskey notes I caught on the sip. However, after a few seconds there is a light peaty-spicy taste that lingers in the mouth
Proof: 92 (46% ABV)
Price: ~$50
Overall this is a VERY interesting pour. With the flavors of 3 types of whiskey present it's almost like have 3 glasses in front of you and taking a sip from a random glass each time. Sometimes you'll get pure rye, sometimes it will taste like a bourbon with a scotch finish, etc. If you're in the mood for a complex whiskey that will keep you on your toes, this is a great pick.
High West Campfire Whiskey Rating: 8.3/10
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