High West The Prisoner's Share Blend of Straight Whiskeys

Unveil bold-hearted finesse in a bottle. The Prisoner’s Share is a limited-edition blend from High West that marries aged straight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys—each drawn from tangy, grain-rich mash bills—then finished in The Prisoner Red Blend wine barrels for several years—the result: polished sophistication with an adventurous twist. On the nose, expect pomegranate kernels, orange zest, and tanned cedar; on the palate: Montmorency cherries, raspberry preserves on brioche, cacao nibs, and brown-butter caramel; the finish trails into black-currant jam, subtle rye spice, and seasoned French oak. Rich yet refined, this whiskey invites thoughtful sipping—neat or with a drop of water to let the wine-barrel depth bloom. Availability is limited, making it a collector’s delight and serious pour alike.

Nose: Pomegranate kernels, cranberry biscotti, pecan brittle, orange zest, light espresso roast.

Palate: Montmorency cherries, raspberry jam on warmed brioche, cacao nibs, brown-butter caramel, roasted chestnuts.

Finish: Black-currant jam, warmed rye spice, French oak char—lingering and elegant.

Pair with grilled skirt steak topped with a cherry-red wine reduction to echo the wine-barrel finish and dark fruit character. For dessert, try a blood orange tart or chocolate truffles with raspberry center to reflect the jammed berries. A sharp aged cheddar or smoked Gouda will contrast spice and oak beautifully.