Description
High West SDBB Limited Release Barrel Pick is a special San Diego Barrel Boys private selection built on the foundation of High West American Prairie Bourbon and released as a one-off barrel-finished expression. This limited bottling starts with a blend of straight bourbons aged at least 2 years, then receives additional finishing in a Ruby Port cask, giving the whiskey a fruit-forward twist and more layered sweetness than the standard American Prairie release. It’s part of High West’s broader barrel-pick and limited-release program, where selected retailers and groups receive exclusive cask-finished bottlings that won’t be replicated once sold out.
For the San Diego Barrel Boys release most commonly listed under this name, the whiskey comes from Barrel #18055, was finished for 7 months in a Ruby Port barrel, and bottled at 47.2% ABV (94.4 proof) in a 750ml bottle. The port cask finish adds extra depth to the base bourbon’s familiar caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak notes, introducing darker fruit tones and a slightly rounder, richer mouthfeel. Expect a profile centered on caramel, vanilla, red berry fruit, plum-like sweetness, toasted oak, and gentle baking spice, with the port finish adding a soft wine-cask richness without overwhelming the bourbon core.
Because this is a barrel pick / limited release rather than a permanent High West core expression, availability is highly limited and the bottle is especially appealing to collectors and fans of store-pick bourbons. It’s a good choice if you want a version of American Prairie with more cask-driven fruit character and a more individualized profile than the standard shelf bottling.
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