High West Distillery
Like many new spirits companies, High West Distillery does not distill its own whiskies. The lengthy barrel aging required to produce a nuanced whiskey is a luxury most upstarts don't have: time is money. However, while most of these negociant brands either usurp an old brand's history or fabricate their own fanciful heritage, High West stands apart for its transparency, and excels at sourcing and blending some interesting barrels for some equally interesting bottlings.