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Founded by two veterans of spirits giant Brown-Forman, independent bottler High N' Wicked has a made a name for themselves in the craft whiskey scene by their access to superb stocks from the country's best sources. Their series of highly limited, age-stated releases have been cult collector's hits since their debut in 2020, but now you can add "stunning value star" to their list of must-try offerings.
When we tasted the High N' Wicked Kentucky Straight Bourbon earlier this year, it was clear from the get-go that everything about this whiskey was done with pure pleasure in mind. "Complex and enticing," according to Wine Enthusiast's 95-point review, this 5-year-old gem boasts quite a high rye content, but its sweet mashbill finds the perfect pocket of balance and opulence that make it incredibly approachable for a wide audience. "Depth and vibrance make for a brilliant tension that echoes through the entire profile," notes B-21 Spirits Buyer Andrew Kitz, "It's quite impressive how this bourbon manages so much luxurious character, while still conveying such a textured and lively palate feel." In other words, no matter what style you're into, you'll find elements of it here. Neat or in your favorite cocktail, this sub-$50 overachiever is a perfect candidate to take any home bar to the next level. |