High West x Casa Noble The Noble Share 750ML

High West x Casa Noble The Noble Share 750ML is a 104-proof (52% ABV) blended straight rye whiskey finished in extra añejo tequila and Amburana wood barrels. This limited collaboration between High West Distillery and Marques de Casa Noble bridges two distinct spirits traditions through a dual-barrel finishing process rarely seen in American whiskey.

Quick Facts: ABV: 52% (104 Proof)  |  Origin: Park City, Utah, USA  |  NAS (Components aged 4–10 years)  |  Distillery: High West Distillery

Production & Heritage

High West Distillery, founded in 2006 in Park City, Utah, built its reputation on inventive blending and barrel finishing. The Noble Share marries two distinct rye whiskey mashbills: one distilled at High West (80% rye, 20% malted rye) and another sourced from Ross & Squibb Distillery (95% rye, 5% malted barley), with components ranging from four to ten years old. The blended rye was then finished for six months in Marques de Casa Noble extra añejo tequila barrels, while a portion of the blend also spent time in Brazilian Amburana wood barrels at a char level of 3 or medium toast — creating a layered, cross-category spirit that draws on both agave and tropical wood influences.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe mango and ruby grapefruit open the nose, followed by spiced apple cider and piloncillo sugar. Deeper sniffs reveal anise, allspice berries, and a thread of mesquite wood smoke.

Taste: The entry is rich with baked pear and charred peaches, quickly giving way to ginger molasses cookies and freshly fried churros at mid-palate. As it develops, orange blossom and cinnamon bark emerge alongside black licorice, leather, and sturdy oak — the rye backbone asserting itself through the sweetness. At full proof, the palate runs hot, though a splash of water unlocks heavier notes of dark chocolate and lightly smoked grains.

Finish: Long and warming, with pink peppercorns giving way to the sweetness of dark agave honey over warm sopapilla. Tobacco leaf, creamy vanilla, and generous pepper spice linger well after the last sip.

How to Drink The Noble Share

At 104 proof, this rye rewards a slow approach — start neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass, then add a few drops of water to open the chocolate and smoked grain layers noted by Whisky Advocate. The agave-inflected sweetness and bold spice also make it a compelling cocktail base.

• Monte Carlo: The Noble Share's cinnamon and vanilla notes amplify Bénédictine's herbal sweetness in this rye-forward variation on the Old Fashioned.
• Vieux Carré: Its tobacco and leather undertones mesh naturally with sweet vermouth and Cognac in this classic New Orleans sipper.
• Paloma Rye Highball: The tequila-barrel character makes an unconventional but logical pairing with grapefruit soda and a salted rim.

Best For

• Rye whiskey collectors seeking unusual barrel finishes
• Tequila enthusiasts curious about cross-category spirits
• Gifting to someone who already owns A Midwinter Night's Dram
• Side-by-side tastings comparing High West's finished rye lineup

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Noble Share taste like? The Noble Share delivers tropical fruit and baking-spice sweetness from its tequila and Amburana barrel finishes, layered over a firm rye foundation of cinnamon, black licorice, and leather. The finish is long and peppery, with dark agave honey and tobacco.

How does The Noble Share compare to A Midwinter Night's Dram? Both are finished rye blends from High West, but A Midwinter Night's Dram uses port and French oak barrels, giving it a wine-forward, dried-fruit profile. The Noble Share leans toward tropical fruit, agave sweetness, and warm baking spices courtesy of its extra añejo tequila and Amburana wood finishing.

Is The Noble Share good for sipping neat? It drinks well neat for those who enjoy barrel-proof rye, though at 52% ABV it can run hot — a small addition of water opens up chocolate and smoked grain notes without diminishing the tropical-fruit and spice character.

Where is The Noble Share made? The Noble Share is produced at High West Distillery in Park City, Utah, using rye whiskey distilled on-site alongside sourced rye from Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

What foods pair well with The Noble Share? Churros or sopapillas complement the agave-honey sweetness; dark chocolate truffles echo the cocoa notes unlocked by water; smoked brisket stands up to the bold proof and mesquite character; aged Manchego bridges the spice and leather tones; and stone-fruit tarts mirror the baked pear and charred peach on the palate.

What sizes does The Noble Share come in? The Noble Share is available in the standard 750ml bottle.

Is The Noble Share worth the price? The Noble Share positions as a premium limited-release expression within High West's portfolio, justified by its dual-barrel finishing in extra añejo tequila and Amburana wood, blended-rye complexity, and cask-strength proof — placing it in the upper tier of finished American rye whiskeys.

Why The Noble Share?

What separates The Noble Share from the crowded field of finished ryes is its dual-barrel approach: extra añejo tequila barrels contribute agave sweetness and tropical fruit, while Brazilian Amburana wood adds warm baking-spice depth that no single finish could achieve alone. The two-mashbill blend — one high-rye, one nearly all rye — provides structural complexity that holds up at barrel strength. High West has long been one of American whiskey's most adventurous blenders, and this collaboration with Casa Noble represents a genuine cross-category experiment rather than a marketing exercise. For drinkers who've explored the distillery's port-finished and sherry-finished releases, The Noble Share opens an entirely different flavor corridor.