I just toured
High West Distillery located in Salt Lake City, Utah’s only liquor Distillery. High West has been around for 2-years creating a unique rye whiskey, “Rendezvous," and oat vodka "Vodka 7000’." All “Rendezvous” is made in small batches in a copper pot still and packaged in hand-blown bottles. High West “Rendezvous” Whiskey was awarded the Double Gold, in
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2008
Master Distiller David Perkins explains the 250-gallon copper pot still. Perkins decided to open his distillery in Utah to honor Utah whiskey history. The first known whiskey made in the West was distilled in Utah, during the pioneer days. High West is currently building their new distillery in Park City, becoming the First ski-in and ski-out distillery located near Town Lift.

Master Distiller David Perkins in the High West Facility.

Perkins pours Casey Metzger a sample of High West Peach Vodka.

Whiskey Boxes.

Bottles being filled with Vodka 7000’ Vodka 7000', It is the distillery's second offering. The vodka is unique among modern vodka offerings because it is distilled from oats instead of grain or potatoes.

5-gallon copper pot still. High West uses the smaller still to perfect it's spirits.

Tools of the trade.

Future home of High West Distillery in Park City, Utah.