{"product_id":"high-west-midwinter-nights-dram-act-13-2025","title":"High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 13 Rye Whiskey — 2025 Release, Port-Finished, 98.6 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Port Ruby: #8b0000 | Frosted Silver: #c0c0c0 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #8b0000; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #4a4a4a; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #8b0000; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Midnight Indigo to Ruby Gradient representing the Port Casks *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a0f0f 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d1a1a; border-left: 4px solid #8b0000; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d1a1a; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Silver *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #c0c0c0; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE SHAKESPEAREAN LEGACY --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHigh West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 13\u003c\/span\u003e is the definitive winter rye of the American whiskey landscape. Released on October 5, 2025, this 13th installment of the Park City distillery's legendary series continues the Shakespearean tradition of \"casting\" elite rye whiskey for the cold-weather season. Built upon a foundation of High West’s acclaimed Rendezvous Rye, this expression leverages a sophisticated dual-port maturation to deliver a profile of monumental dried-fruit complexity and holiday spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE DUAL PORT FINISH) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy finishing a blend of straight rye whiskeys (aged 4–10 years) in both Ruby and Tawny Port casks, High West achieves a structural synergy that bridges primary red fruit with oxidative nuttiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby Port Influence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contributes the \"bright\" top notes of blackberry preserves, chocolate-dipped cherries, and plum syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTawny Port Influence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the \"darker\" base layers of fig jam, toasted almond shortbread, and developed spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUtah-MGP Blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e A precise marriage of High West’s own 80\/20 pot-still rye and the iconic 95\/5 MGP mashbill, ensuring the spicy structural framework remains intact beneath the heavy cask influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #c0c0c0;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackberry, mandarin zest, and almond shortbread. Developing layers of fig jam, dulce de membrillo, and allspice emerge alongside plum syrup and soft mulling spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied. Marionberry preserves and marbled rye bread transition into a complex mid-palate of mocha cinnamon bark, winter pine, and oolong tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and festive. A signature closing of spiced chai foam and clove-studded orange with a persistent port-derived dark-fruit note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #c0c0c0;\"\u003eThe Act 13 Vertical\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eAct 13 represents the modern maturity of the series. While Act 1 (2013) defined the port-finished rye genre, this vintage showcases a more chiseled balance between the 98.6-proof heat and the French oak sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #c0c0c0; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that captures the spirit of a Park City winter in a single glass.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh West Distillery, Park City, UT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort-Finished Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Spirits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRendezvous Rye (Aged 4–10 Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish Casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrench Oak Ruby and Tawny Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98.6 Proof \/ 49.3% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95% Rye (MGP) + 80% Rye (High West)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 5, 2025 (Act 13)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh West A Midwinter Night's Dram is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors, serving as the benchmark for the \"finished rye\" category. Collectors prioritize the specific Act and Scene designations; Act 13 represents a significant milestone in the series' longevity. As national allocation continues to tighten, early scenes (e.g., Scene 1–7) typically command a premium on the luxury secondary market. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and authenticated Act 13 origin. Provenance is strictly documented to ensure the highest standard for the investment-grade American whiskey market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully isolate the spiced chai and winter pine aromatics, enjoy this rye \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. For a slower evolution of the chocolate-cherry mid-palate, serve over a \u003cstrong\u003esingle large clear cube\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its robust 98.6-proof framework and port-heavy sweetness also make it the premier choice for a \u003cstrong\u003eLuxury Sazerac or Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the mulling spices act as a natural extension of the cocktail’s bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High West Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45046111600674,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/image_e1cf1f68-1769-405d-9d8d-4850135e1e32.jpg?v=1779860565","url":"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/high-west-midwinter-nights-dram-act-13-2025","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}