High West American Prairie Bourbon San Diego Barrel Boys Barrel Select

Description

High West American Prairie Bourbon “San Diego Barrel Boys” Barrel Select

Volume: 750mL | Proof: 94.4 (47.2% ABV) | Barrel Number: #18055 | Finish: 7 Months in a Premium Ruby Port Cask | Selection: San Diego Barrel Boys Exclusive | Rarity: Single Cask / One-Time Limited Release

An Elite Private Selection from Southern California’s Finest

When one of the country’s most respected whiskey curation groups collaborates with the master blenders at High West, the result is nothing short of spectacular. The High West American Prairie Bourbon “San Diego Barrel Boys” Barrel Select is a hyper-limited, single-cask release that takes the foundation of High West’s beloved American Prairie expression and elevates it to a completely new tier of luxury. Specially selected and bottled exclusively for the San Diego Barrel Boys (SDBB) community, this bottle represents a one-time yield from Barrel #18055 that cannot be replicated.

The Art of the Ruby Port Cask Finish

While the standard American Prairie Bourbon is celebrated for its approachable profile of rich honey, sweet cornbread, and light spice, this Barrel Select edition underwent a meticulous secondary maturation process. The mature straight bourbon blend was tucked away for 7 additional months in a rich Ruby Port Cask. This extended sleep in fortified wine timber completely transforms the spirit, layering the traditional high-corn bourbon base with deep, dark, fruity complexities and structural tannins usually reserved for ultra-premium, heavy-weight releases.

An Intensely Layered, 94.4 Proof Tasting Profile

Bottled non-chill filtered at a robust 94.4 Proof (47.2% ABV), this private pick delivers a viscous, mouth-coating texture and an amplified flavor experience that leaves standard retail bottlings in the dust:

• Color: Deep, shimmering amber with striking reddish-ruby hues cast from the Port cask maturation.

• Nose: Instensely charming and aromatic. Rich waves of bright raspberry preserves, stewed plums, and sweet butterscotch intermingle with sophisticated notes of pipe tobacco, vanilla bean, and lightly toasted oak.

• Palate: Bold, rich, and impeccably balanced. Sweet vanilla cream, honey nougat, and caramel-drizzled apples greet the front of the tongue. The mid-palate rapidly deepens as the Ruby Port influence takes over, revealing rich dark chocolate, black cherry, nutmeg, and a distinct hint of anise.

• Finish: Impressively long, warm, and highly complex. The initial jammy sweetness gives way to a beautifully dry, sophisticated finish highlighted by cracked black pepper, old leather, and lingering seasoned oak.

A Purpose-Driven Collectible for the True Connoisseur

True to the American Prairie ethos, a portion of High West’s profits from this spirit supports the American Prairie Reserve’s mission to safeguard the wild American West. Housed in High West’s signature rustic, hand-blown glass bottle, this release features the exclusive customized Barrel Select labeling detailing its unique provenance and proof. It serves as an elite centerpiece for any private vault, a phenomenal high-prestige gift for a dedicated bourbon hunter, or the ultimate pour to share among friends at your next high-end bottle share. Best enjoyed completely neat in a Glencairn glass or over a single large ice sphere.