High West 7000 Vodka

Description

Volume: 750mL | Proof: 80 (40% ABV) | Base Ingredient: Premium Mountain Oats | Water Source: Wasatch Mountain Snowmelt (7,000 ft Elevation) | Distillery: High West Distillery (Park City, UT) | Status: Vault Allocation / Discontinued Vintage

A Rare Peak of Craft Vodka Distilling

Before they became an international powerhouse celebrated for their legendary rye whiskies, High West Distillery set out to prove that vodka could possess true character, body, and terroirs. Named after the exact altitude of their historic saloon in Park City, Utah, High West 7000 Vodka is a masterfully crafted, ultra-premium spirit that pays homage to high-altitude mountain living. Because High West has since discontinued their clear spirit lineup to focus entirely on whiskey maturation, this bottle stands as an incredibly rare “ghost bottle” trophy for serious craft spirit collectors and historians.

The Oat Mash & High-Altitude Water Chemistry

What separates High West 7000 from standard industrial vodkas is its uncompromising, artisanal ingredient choices:

• The Premium Oat Mash: While mass-market vodkas are stripped down using cheap corn, wheat, or potatoes, High West chose premium mountain oats. Oats are historically difficult to distill but yield an incomparably rich, oily, and heavy texture alongside a gentle, natural grain sweetness.

• The Wasatch Mountain Snowmelt: The spirit is cut down to proof using pure, untouched mountain snowmelt water captured at 7,000 feet above sea level. This mineral-rich, naturally filtered limestone water gives the vodka an incredibly crisp, bright structural spine and an effortlessly clean finish.

An Unbelievably Creamy Tasting Experience

Filtered with micro-precision to retain its natural grain oils, High West 7000 avoids the medicinal, burning bite of industrial spirits, offering instead a soft, luxurious sip:

• Color: Crystal clear, pristine, and brilliantly bright.

• Nose: Clean, gentle, and highly inviting. It opens with subtle aromas of sweet cream, vanilla bean, and toasted oats, free from harsh ethanol odors.

• Palate: Exceptionally silky, viscous, and mouth-coating. The oat base shines through instantly, presenting a delicate, round sweetness reminiscent of fresh grain, soft vanilla cream, and a touch of white pepper spice.

• Finish: Wonderfully crisp, clean, and refreshing. It tapers off smoothly with a gentle, lingering warmth and a faint trace of sweet mountain minerals.

A Sovereign Crown Jewel for Elite Backbars

Housed in High West’s iconic, rustic hand-blown glass bottle featuring a distinctive blue mountain label and a premium natural wood-topped cork, High West 7000 Vodka looks magnificent on any shelf. It stands as an exceptional milestone gift for a spirit connoisseur, a legendary conversation starter for a high-end cocktail party, or a vital piece to complete a historical High West brand collection. Best enjoyed thoroughly chilled neat, over a large rock of ice, or as the smooth foundation for a world-class, premium martini.