Throughout this bourbon journey, I have always been amazed at the aromas and flavors that bourbon has to offer. This bottle blew me away as at first smell it took me back to a simple childhood memory in the back of a Bronco Sport with my best friend; Taco Bell Churros. I know it sounds weird, but hear me out, I was super skeptical about this collaboration as I am not a fan of tequila, but this is one of the best dessert bourbons I have ever had. Today’s review is from the High West Distillery and is their 2024 collaboration with Casa Noble Tequila; High West x Casa Noble: The Noble Share.

Bottle Information

From the High West website: Continuing the tradition of cross-category innovation, High West Distillery is partnering with Casa Noble Tequila on the release of The Noble Share, a blend of straight rye whiskeys finished in Marques de Casa Noble extra añejo barrels.  High West, the Park City-based distillery, is known for its meticulously sourced and thoughtfully blended whiskeys. Casa Noble is a fine tequila built on seven generations of mastery using innovative methods that honor modern Mexican culture.

This collaboration is something that will appeal to both whiskey and tequila connoisseurs. The dichotomy of the brands and their respective regions is reflected on the label, mirroring one another yet displaying their vastly different geographies. This is an exciting collaboration for the Spirits community and High West is honored to blend its’ whiskey traditions with Casa Noble’s heritage and offer this new expression to consumers.

• Distiller: Bottled by High West Distilling
• Mash Bill: Blend of Two Rye Whiskeys:
  • High West Distillery | Age Undisclosed | 80% Rye, 20% Malted Rye
  • Ross & Squibb Distillery | 4-10 Years | 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
• Proof: 98.6
• Age: NAS
• Year: 2024
• MSRP: $175
• 2025 National Average: $209
• Official Website

This release was actually quite readily available in NoCo, and I still know several locations where you can pick up a bottle of this at MSRP. Overall, if you like a sweet bourbon, and I mean super sweet, with flavors of sopapillas or churros, then you will love this collaboration from High West. I believe the price tag on this bottle mixed with the tequila finish will scare many away, and I would not blame you. However, if that is true, please at least try this at a bar if you are given the chance, as I truly believe you will not be let down. With that said, let’s get our taste on!

• Nose: Childhood Memories of Taco Bell Churros! Notes of Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Gingerbread, and Honey
• Palate: Sopapillas; Adult Memories! Notes of Brown Sugar, Honey, Cinnamon, Gingerbread, and Vanilla
• Finish: Amazingly Long on the Palate with Lasting Notes of Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, and Honey
• My Rating: Save It! (Now I am not a fan of tequila… but OMFG! I know it is only April, but is this my whiskey of the year for me?!?!)

Please remember, drinking bourbon is a personal adventure, so do not be afraid to drink it neat, with ice, or add some water. It’s your bourbon, you bought it, and you should enjoy it how you want to enjoy it!

Cheers! Prost! Sláinte!

Bourbon Bossman®