Whiskey Wednesday (A Day Late!)

I'm sorry for delaying Whiskey Wednesday by a day, but sometimes we have to suffer for the sake of art 😉.  The photoshoot went really well and the extra day allowed for a few more outfits! I will be anxious to see the photos in the next few days. 

But let me get back to the subject of the day. If a girl has to  be stranded in the desert, a good whiskey comes in handy! Today's whiskey is the last in my Death Valley series. High West's American Prairie Bourbon is named after the American Prairie Reserve, a group working to create the largest wildlife reserve in the lower 48 states. High West is also donating 10% of post tax profits from this whiskey to the project. So you can drink your whiskey & give to a good cause at the same time! It is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys aged from 2 to 13 years. I liked this whiskey, but not as much as I liked Bourye & Rendezvous Rye. 

Back Label Story:

High West Distillery is passionate about the American West’s natural beauty. That’s why we want to raise awareness of one of the most fantastic projects of our time: the American Prairie Reserve in northeastern Montana. This is an amazing effort to assemble the largest wildlife reserve in the lower 48 states. When stepping onto the plains of American Prairie Reserve, it’s easy to imagine the landscape as Lewis and Clark and Native Americans saw it, with thundering herds of bison, racing bands of pronghorn antelope and prairie dog towns dotting the horizon. When complete, the Reserve will be approximately 5,000 square miles; larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Grand Teton National Parks combined. Go to americanprairie.org to learn how to visit and support this worthy cause.

Capable of running at speeds up to 55 miles per hour, the pronghorn antelope is North America’s fastest land mammal and performs the continent’s second longest land migration of more than 500 miles. Because of their love of travel, pronghorn require large areas of open and intact grasslands. Moreover, pronghorn populations have decreased 98% since the 1800’s due to habitat destruction. American Prairie Reserve helps pronghorn through its ongoing fence removal efforts and by conserving wildlife corridors.

Notes from Master of Malt:

Nose: Light caramel notes supported by mixed peels and cinnamon.

Palate: Sweet, toasty spices, vanilla, cherries and manuka honey.

Finish: Peanut brittle, chocolate orange and hints of dried red berries.

Overall: Quite a light Bourbon with subtle oak.

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Corset: The Violet Vixen (Thank you to a long time friend for this very sexy gift!)

Stockings: Secrets in Lace Premier French Heel in Black

Dress: JBS Ltd.

Boots: The Thursday Boot Company