A Midwinter Night's Dram® Act 14

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A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 14 is the latest annual limited release of High West's beloved Rendezvous Rye, finished in a carefully selected combination of Ruby Port, Tawny Port, and—new for this year—Amontillado, Oloroso, and PX Sherry barrels.

To commemorate 20 years of High West, Act 14 expands the brand's signature finishing program by incorporating rare sherry casks alongside the classic port barrel influence. Built upon High West Rendezvous Rye—a blend of straight rye whiskeys aged 4 to 10 years—this year's release delivers one of the most ambitious expressions of A Midwinter Night's Dram to date, offering exceptional richness, complexity, and depth.

Non-chill filtered to preserve its full texture and character, A Midwinter Night's Dram is crafted to evoke the warmth and comfort of winter, making it the perfect fireside pour. Each annual "Act" presents a unique interpretation of the Midwinter Night's Dram profile while maintaining the rich fruit, baking spice, and dessert-inspired character that fans have come to expect.

Available in limited quantities beginning October 2026, while supplies last.

How to Enjoy

We recommend enjoying this special release neat to fully appreciate its many layers of complexity—ideally beside a warm fire as the snow piles up on the windowsill.

Recommended Food Pairing

Manchego cheese board
Honey-drizzled walnuts
Prosciutto-wrapped dates

Fun Fact

98.6 Proof isn't just a number—it matches the average human body temperature, making it a fitting tribute to a whiskey crafted to accompany winter's coziest moments.

Bottle Details:

ABV 49.3%

Nose
Wild strawberries, blackberry lemon preserves, singed apple slices, grapefruit blossom, honeycomb, sandalwood, autumn leaves, and warm figs in a leather satchel.

Palate
Blood orange flesh, cherry fruit leather, cinnamon-dusted plum crumble, quince jam, apricot scone with cold brew coffee, dried mint, toasted hazelnuts, and hickory wood.

Finish
Rich and vibrant, like a jam thumbprint cookie dipped in spiced chai tea.

A blend of straight rye whiskeys: 95% rye, 5% barley malt (MGP), 80% rye, 20% malted rye (High West Distillery), 64% rye, 30% corn, 6% malted barley (BBC)

PER 1.5 FL OZ. AVERAGE ANALYSIS: CALORIES 112, CARBS 0g, PROTEIN 0g, FAT 0g No Chill Filtration, No Flavor Added

Back Label Story

"Are you sure That we are awake? It seems to me That yet we sleep, we dream." - Demetrius, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 4, Scene 1 - Wm. Shakespeare

Greetings good gentles and ladies. At High West, we consider whiskey an indispensable part of making it through the long cold winter. One taste of A Midwinter Night's Dram alongside a cozy fire will surely transport you to a dreamlike state. This limited release whiskey is a sumptuous marriage of our Rendezvous Rye finished in both port and French oak barrels. The rye forms a beautiful base of vanilla, caramel and cinnamon; the port barrels enhance with plums and dried fruits; the French oak provides a spice accent. For us, A Midwinter Night's Dram tastes like a proper Christmas plum pudding with lovely mulling spices, dried fruits, and crème anglaise.

So join us good ladies and gents. Gather 'mongst thy family and friends, and raise thy glass to winters that are "Swift as a shadow, short as any dream; Brief as the lightning in the collied night." - Lysander, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 1, Scene 1, Wm. Shakespeare

Lysander describes how quickly true love can vanish. This is how we feel about a dram of this whiskey. However, if you savor it slowly, we can attest that A Midwinter Night's Dram will help you through the coldest night.