High West Old Fashioned Barrel Finished Cocktail
High West Old Fashioned Barrel Finished Cocktail is the Park City distillery's ready-to-pour Old Fashioned — 86 proof (43% ABV), built on a blend of straight bourbon whiskey and straight rye whiskey with demerara syrup and aromatic bitters, then rested in second-use rye whiskey barrels so the flavours marry before bottling, with no chill filtration. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Style: Barrel-finished bottled Old Fashioned cocktail, ready to pour
- Base: Straight bourbon (75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley) and straight rye (95% rye, 5% malted barley)
- Build: Demerara syrup and aromatic bitters, rested in second-use rye barrels
- Origin: Park City, Utah, USA (High West)
- Presentation: No chill filtration
A Classic, Already Built
An Old Fashioned lives or dies on balance, and High West builds this one the way its bartenders would: two whiskeys instead of one — the bourbon brings corn sweetness, the high-rye whiskey brings spice — sweetened with demerara rather than white sugar for a deeper, molasses-edged sweetness, and finished with aromatic bitters. Resting the mixed cocktail in second-use rye barrels rounds the edges and lets the spice, citrus oils and oak settle into a single pour. Browse more pour-and-go options in our cocktails collection, or see the distillery's whiskeys on the High West vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Cassia bark, licorice root and eucalyptus over orange-spice tea and sandalwood. Palate: Orange zest and dried cherry with sassafras, allspice and an orange-cinnamon pastry note. Finish: Black pepper, cola and cinnamon.
How to Enjoy
Pour it over one large ice cube, give it a stir, and garnish with orange and lemon twists — that is the whole recipe. Refrigerate after opening and enjoy within about a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to add anything to it? No — the whiskey, demerara syrup and bitters are already in the bottle. Ice and a citrus twist are all it asks for.
What whiskeys are in it? A blend of straight bourbon and straight rye whiskey, rested together with the other ingredients in second-use rye barrels.
How strong is it? 86 proof (43% ABV) — full cocktail strength, not a diluted mixer.
No stirring, no measuring, no muddling — order High West Old Fashioned Barrel Finished Cocktail online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.