High West
Rendezvous Rye Batch 18J05

High West Rendezvous Rye Batch 18J05

Blended from two exotic straight rye whiskies (6Yr and a 16Yr). The rye shows all of its power in the finish - menthol, sourdough, bright spices and lime zest. Platinum - 2024 SIP Awards. Consumer's Choice Award - 2024 SIP Awards

Rendezvous is now available as a seasonal and limited release that has evolved to include more of our own coveted High West pot still rye! Collect each year’s release to taste through the aromatic and flavor nuances that we will leverage year to year to bring you unparalleled quality product!

Almost every other straight rye whiskey you can buy today is barely legal, with 51-53% rye in the mash bill. Not Rendezvous. It honors the way rye whiskey used to be made, with a high rye content and full, uncompromised flavor. With Rendezvous, you get a taste of authentic rye whiskey. We hope you enjoy it.

Mash Bill

MGP: 95% rye, 5% malted barley;
HWD: 80% rye, 20% malted rye

Nose:
Yellow plum jam on raspberry scones, boysenberry turnover, cinnamon sugar graham crackers, cocoa-dusted orange peels, leather harvesting bag, dried white flowers, morning dew drops on lavender buds

Taste:
Raspberry jalapeño jelly on toasted brown bread, clove-infused orange slices, vanilla-poached dates, homemade applesauce with cinnamon sticks, fried dough with powdered sugar, mint tea

Finish:
Cherry fruit leather, ginger chews, stone cut oats with cream and golden raisins, fresh cracked pepper

How to drink:
Great neat, with a little water, or on the rocks. The high rye mash bill also makes Rendezvous® perfect in one of the classic cocktails made with rye: like a Manhattan, or an Old Fashioned.