How do you deliver the pioneering spirit of the American West into the twenty first century? Simply ask Excessive West Distillery. For practically 20 years, the Park Metropolis, Utah-based whiskey producer has embodied each the rugged historical past of cowboy tradition and a formidable degree of refinement in its numerous vary of spirits. The model takes a daring and inventive method to whiskey-making and is lauded for the distinctive and nuanced flavours of its bourbon, rye and single malts whiskeys.
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Excessive West was based in 2006 and was the primary distillery to be legally established in Utah since 1870, as a result of state’s famously stringent ban on alcoholic drinks (it’s nonetheless sensible to have I.D. with you when heading to a bar.) The operation began out with one small nonetheless, situated, fittingly, in an outdated livery steady. Since, Excessive West has developed to grow to be a globally recognised and highly-acclaimed model that has earned a revered place within the whiskey market.
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The distillery has expanded from its humble beginnings to a state- of-the-art enterprise, with grasp distiller Brendan Coyle at its helm. He leads a proficient crew who’re obsessed with American rye whiskey and the positive artwork of mixing. They experiment and innovate, melding custom with fashionable science and exploring the wealthy prospects of mixing to create a product that’s complicated, balanced and scrumptious. New and thrilling expressions are introduced alongside the model’s flagship merchandise reminiscent of ‘Double Rye’, ‘Excessive West Bourbon’ and the evocatively named ‘Campfire’.
The distillery is ready in a dramatic setting within the hills exterior Park Metropolis, with the cinematic backdrop of the snow capped Wasatch mountain vary. Park Metropolis itself originated as a mining city within the mid nineteenth century and retains its gritty frontier city character, although as of late, the provisions shops alongside Major Road inventory the best cowboy boots, Stetsons and ski gear.
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This stunning a part of America is a prime notch snowboarding vacation spot; Park Metropolis Mountain Resort was a serious location for ski and snowboarding occasions on the 2002 Winter Olympics, and Park Metropolis additionally hosts The Sundance Movie Pageant. Excessive West has taken its place amidst these high-end sights, and is a distinguished participant within the Park Metropolis resort group. The Excessive West Saloon is a must-visit spot and is apparently the world’s first ski-in, ski-out gastro- distillery. Simply the place to go after a day on the slopes (or on horseback). The saloon affords loads of Wild West ambiance and showcases an array of significantly good spirits alongside a tempting cocktail record and a menu of hearty American fare.
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The model’s footprint in Utah extends past the creation of remarkable whiskey. In 2022, aware of the fragility of its setting, they launched the ‘Defend the West’ initiative, a dedication to help organisations who share their ardour for the West, with conservation efforts dedicated to the combat towards wildfires, defending winters and the preservation of wild-land.
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