High West Valley Tan Utah Whiskey

The first aged whiskey ever distilled in Park City, High West Valley Tan is named after the whiskey that Mormon’s made in Utah during the 19th century. “The exclusive Mormon refresher, Valley Tan, is a kind of whisky, or first cousin to it, is of Mormon invention and manufactured only in Utah,” wrote Mark Twain of the whiskey in 1871. High West Valley Tan is made from a mash of 85% oats and 15% malted barley, which are milled and mashed before being distilled at the Perkins’ distillery. Following distillation, the whiskey is matured for 2 to 4 years in new and used American oak barrels, allowing the oak flavors to develop into a delicious buttery flavor.

High West Valley Tan Utah Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Ozone, lemon zest, gin, quickbread batter, banana walnut oatmeal, and a touch of honey. The wood character comes through in thin, fresh pencil shavings, graphite and all.

Palate: Surprisingly thick and coating at first, but that thins out quickly to a fairly intense alcohol burn. The impression of quickbread batter from the nose carries through to the palate, with a very raw, floury kind of grain taste as well an odd baking soda-like lifting of the palate, a strange and enjoyable effervescence on the tongue. Powdery, with a hint of banana and lime juice.

Finish: The finish is light yet surprisingly lingering, with a kind of permanence to it – soda water failed to scrub my mouth clean – but it leaves you with gentle tartness and alcohol heat, rather than oaky richness.

Distillery Information

High West Distillery is a manufacturer of distilled spirits located in Park City, Utah, United States. It is the first legally licensed distillery in Utah since the end of the American Prohibition.

DISCLAIMER** This is a single item listing unless otherwise noted in the description. Retailer advises either in stock or in route to their location. Usually ships within one to four business days. Longer processing times may occur especially around holiday(s). Some items may become backordered or delayed without notice due to demand & will ship out upon arrival. Overseas 700ml products typically have longer processing/transit times. You can always verify product availability by calling 1-888-548-0333. Please refer to our cancellations & returns agreement or reach out to our support team at help@caskcartel.com for any additional questions.

Our dedicated team specializes in creating personalized shopping experiences. If you’re looking for a specific item or collection that isn’t appearing on our marketplace, please reach out to us at concierge@caskcartel.com or fill out the product inquiry form and one of our dedicated team members will be in touch.  Whether it’s a product you’ve experienced while traveling or a rare, hard to find item you’ve been searching for, we have an established global network of retailers with the ability to locate and source the rarest and hardest to find products.