What are the tasting notes for Act 13?

The nose features dark fig, black cherry, candied ginger, and forest floor. The palate brings dried fruit, orange peel, baking spice, and a hint of French oak. The finish is medium length with lingering clove and port sweetness.

How is this different from past releases?

Act 13 maintains the blend of rye whiskeys finished in port barrels, but each act offers slight variations in barrel character and blending ratios, making every vintage unique. Act 13 is described as more balanced with enhanced spice and richness.

What is the proof and price of Act 13?

High West’s A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 is bottled at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV) and retails for around $149.99 USD, depending on location and availability.

Where can you buy A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13?

You can find Act 13 at select retailers, specialty liquor stores, and online through High West’s limited release platform. Due to its popularity, availability may be limited.

Is A Midwinter Night’s Dram worth it?

For fans of port-finished rye and seasonal whiskey releases, A Midwinter Night’s Dram is highly regarded for its flavor complexity and limited availability. It’s a standout bottle for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13: High West’s Port-Finished Rye Returns

Q: What is A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13?

A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 is the 2025 release of High West’s limited edition rye whiskey, finished in ruby and tawny port barrels. It blends straight rye whiskeys and is bottled at 49.3% ABV (98.6 proof), continuing the series’ tradition of rich, spiced winter flavor.

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A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13: High West’s Port-Finished Rye Returns

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A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 is a seasonal, limited-release rye whiskey from High West that’s become one of the most sought-after bottles each winter. This year’s release, finished in ruby and tawny port barrels, brings the same warm spice and fruit-forward richness fans have come to expect.

What is A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13?

High West’s A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 is the 2025 release of their annual limited-edition rye whiskey.

Blending straight rye whiskey with a port barrel finish, Act 13 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors by delivering a bold, holiday-inspired pour that’s complex, warming, and perfect for the colder months. It’s one of the most anticipated seasonal drops on the whiskey calendar.

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A Midwinter Night’s Dram® Act 13

High West Distillery

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What are the key details for Act 13 at a glance?

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Style: Straight Rye Whiskey

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Proof: 98.6

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Cask Finish: Ruby and Tawny Port

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Size: 750 ml

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Price: $149.99

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Age Statement: 4-10 years

What makes Act 13 different from previous releases?

Act 13 features the same blend and finishing style as prior Acts; straight rye whiskey finished in ruby and tawny port barrels, but with unique barrel selection that gives it slightly different characteristics from year to year.

Fans often compare each Act to previous releases to detect subtle shifts in flavor profile based on the cask variation.

What are the tasting notes for A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13?

High West describes Act 13 as having rich holiday spice and layered fruit notes.

Nose: Brandied cherry, fig jam, dried orange peel, winter baking spices (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg)
Palate: Molasses, plum and dark stone fruit, toasted oak, cinnamon and nutmeg, hint of rye spice
Finish: Long and warming, lingering port wine sweetness, soft spice and toasted sugar

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How rare is Act 13?

A Midwinter Night’s Dram is a once-a-year limited release, with availability shrinking as demand continues to grow.

While Act 13 is technically distributed nationally, bottles sell out quickly in most markets and tend to reappear on secondary markets at higher prices.

Should you buy A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13?

If you enjoy finished rye whiskey or seasonal, spiced pours, Act 13 is a top-tier option.

Its port finish and proof point strike a rare balance between bold flavor and drinkability. At $149.99, it’s priced higher than a typical daily drinker—but offers strong value for a limited release of this quality.

Looking for another hot release? The Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19 Year Old Wheat Whiskey is an annual limited-release series showcasing the distillery’s oldest and rarest whiskeys. It's resale value is currently going for $500+.

Why does this Whiskey Wednesday drop matter?

A Midwinter Night’s Dram has become a seasonal tradition for American whiskey drinkers.

Act 13 continues that legacy with rich complexity and strong performance at its proof. It’s a bottle that lives up to its reputation—balanced, warming, and deeply enjoyable by the fire, neat or with a splash of water.

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