High West Distillery is back with one of its most beloved releases: Bourye. This annual, limited-edition favorite showcases a distinctive, premium blend of rich bourbon and rye whiskeys, resulting in an exceptional sipping experience. This year’s release delivers an elevated ABV of 50.5%, along with bold notes of grilled peaches, brown sugar bacon, and sticky toffee pudding – a standout pour you won’t want to miss.
Mash Bill: Straight Bourbon Whiskey: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt from MGP; 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley from MGP; Straight Rye Whiskey: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP; 80% rye, 20% malted rye from HWD
On the Nose: Candied lemon, apricot jam on shortbread, caramel macaron, pfeffernüsse spice cookies, toasted cinnamon stick, dried ginger, springtime meadow in the Alps
Palate: Grilled peaches, orange blossom, chocolate-covered haystack, soft molasses biscuit, brown sugar bacon, black licorice, sarsaparilla, lavender, warm brown leather, rustic log cabin
Finish: Sticky toffee pudding with ginger tea
ABV: 50.5%
The 2026 Bourye release features an elevated ABV, which highlights the elegance and complexity of its 10+ year‑old whiskeys while preserving the decadent flavor developed through extended aging. We re-evaluated Bourye in 2026 to better showcase the elegance and complexity of its 10+ year‑old whiskeys. With the rich, decadent flavor that emerges in whiskey over long maturation, this blend can boldly embrace a higher proof while maintaining balance, depth, and approachability. In a nod to the jackalope – our region’s most charming trickster – we hope this release brings something unexpected and extraordinary to your glass.
Proof: 101
SRP: $124.99
Aging: A blend of straight Bourbon and Rye (BOU + RYE) whiskeys aged a minimum of 10 years (10-19yo)
Availability: National Limited Release
Filtration: No Chill Filtration, No Flavor Added
How To Drink: Bourye is best enjoyed around a campfire while looking at the Milky Way. Sip straight or with a little water. Not recommended with ice.