From Sparrow’s bourbon list, High West Bourbon is a thoughtfully blended pour out of the Utah mountains, $15 by the pour, or $22.50 for a larger pour.
About High West Bourbon
High West was founded in 2006 by David Perkins, a former biochemist who saw the parallels between fermentation in the lab and in the still, and it became Utah’s first legal distillery since 1870. The original distillery opened in Park City as the world’s first ski-in gastro-distillery, at the bottom of a ski run, and the brand later added a larger production site in Wanship. High West built its reputation on the art of blending, and this bourbon is a good example. As the menu notes, High West achieves its balance of flavors by blending high-rye straight bourbons with different mash bills and ages, from two to thirteen years, so the younger whiskey brings brightness and the older whiskey brings depth.
Tasting Notes
The high-rye blend gives this bourbon a lively, spicy lift over a sweeter bourbon base. Expect warm baking spice and pepper alongside caramel, vanilla, and ripe fruit, with the older component whiskeys adding a rounded, oaky depth on the finish.
What to Pair It With
Sip it neat or over a large cube, or build it into an Old Fashioned. It pairs well with our American Wagyu steaks, the Sparrow-Smoked Rack, or the Truffle Deviled Eggs. Enjoy it during the daily happy hour from 3 to 5 PM, or settle into our 21+ lounge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is High West Bourbon from?
High West is based in Park City, Utah, the state’s first legal distillery since 1870. This bourbon is a blend of high-rye straight bourbons with different mash bills and ages, from two to thirteen years.
How much is a pour of High West Bourbon at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, High West Bourbon is $15 by the pour, or $22.50 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the High West Double Rye and the Four Roses Single Barrel. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.