The Details
Highline Spirits
Straight Kentucky Whiskey
Aged 8 Years
Distilled in Kentucky
Highline Spirits - Dexter, Michigan
100 Proof
Mashbill: Undisclosed - Higher Malt Barley Content
Price: $50
Poured Neat in a Glencairn
Appearance: Gold
Nose: Subtle Cocoa, Light Fruits, Sweet Cream, Corn Flakes
Palate: Vanilla, Caramel, Cream
Finish: Lengthy, Sweet and Velvety
Library Rating: 7.7 / 10
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The Details
Highline Spirits
Triple Rye
Aged 5, 5.5 and 10 Years
Blended
Highline Spirits - Dexter, Michigan
97 Proof
Mashbill: Undisclosed - Blended
Price: $80
Poured Neat in a Glencairn
Appearance: Light Amber
Nose: Mint, Cream, Vanilla
Palate: Creamy, Chocolate, Slight Mint, Slight Dill, Sweet Spice
Finish: Easy Medium Linger with a nice Viscosity
Library Rating: 7.6 / 10
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The Details
Highline Spirits
American Whiskey
Aged 5, 6, 7 and 8 Years
Blended Bourbon & Wheat Whiskey
Finished in New American, Hungarian and French Toasted Oak
Highline Spirits - Dexter, Michigan
112 Proof
Mashbill: Undisclosed - Blended
Price: $140
Poured Neat in a Glencairn
Appearance: Light Amber
Nose: Toasted Almonds, Walnuts, Vanilla, Caramel and Nutmeg
Palate: Creamy Vanillas and Caramels, Touch of Honey, Sweet Cream and Nutmeg
Finish: Warm, Lingering and delighfully Viscous
Library Rating: 8.1 / 10
Overall: Let me just put this out there, there's far more whiskey blending going on in this country than most realize. It's an art and a true craft. I've had the honor of trying and reviewing many new brands throughout the past few years and I'm grateful for that honor. I am quite impressed with what's going on here at Highline Spirits out of Michigan. Higher age-statements and superb blending creates some flavorful and well rounded whiskies. While all three were delicious, the American Whiskey was my clear-cut winner of the trio. Some incredible complexity and flavors dancing around the palate from start to finish. Unfortunately, The Bourbon sample leaked in transit so I was unable to give it a review.
I strongly recommend checking out what's happening at Highline Spirits. As Founder, Christi Lower says, "Every bottle we craft is a labor of love..." and it most certainly shows.
Thank you, Christi and team for sending these to The Library for a chance to try. I appreciate the opportunity and the dedication and passion to the craft! Cheers ~Anthony