| Rating | 95 |
| Style |
Irish Whiskey Whiskey |
| Classification | Single Malt |
| Produced In | Ireland |
| ABV | 58.7% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $152.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2022-06-27 |
High N' Wicked ‘The Wild Rover’ Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review
Wyoming-based High N’ Wicked releases limited-edition whiskeys in partnership with the California importer Altamar Brands. The second release from the label, this triple-distilled cask-strength single malt was produced at Ireland’s Royal Oak distillery. The spirit aged in bourbon barrels then former Pedro Ximénez casks and is bottled at a heady 58.7 percent ABV. That high alcohol content does a magnificent job of magnifying the whiskey's sweet and floral complex profile. Heather, lavender, and vanilla notes begin the show before countless others reveal themselves with time in glass. This is a show-stopper.
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