It’s High N’ Wicked’s 5th anniversary! Since it was founded in 2019 by Altamar Brands’ CEO W.L. Lyons Brown III and Kevin E. Sachs, the brand has made a big name for itself in its first half decade .
High N’ Wicked was inspired by a relentless drive to showcase quality sourced whiskey that defies convention. The wide-ranging lineup includes timeless favorites alongside limited-edition releases, including cask strength, single barrel, and secondary cask finished expressions, each meticulously chosen to captivate palates and defy – and redefine! – expectations.
Paste Magazine recently featured two of High N’ Wicked’s core whiskeys, the Kentucky Straight Bourbon and the Kentucky Street Live Whiskey. Click here to read the full breakdown of these two whiskeys.
High N’ Wicked Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Released in December 2022, this Bourbon consists of a High-Rye sweet mash bill – 51% Corn, 39% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley. It is characterized by a rich assortment of aromas ranging from leather and pipe tobacco to blackberries, orange peel, dark cocoa, cherries, and cinnamon. Nicely structured tannins are carried on the palate by a light, creamy mouthfeel and notes of berries, oranges, and baking spices. In fact, Wine Enthusiast named this Bourbon the best High-Rye Bourbon of 2023.
High N’ Wicked Kentucky Straight Rye
Making its debut in spring 2023, this mash bill is 91% Rye and 9% Malted Barley. Sourced from New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky, it features an array of warm and sweet aromas – apple pie, brioche, baking spice, and ripe tree fruit. The palate is defined by flavors of apple, pear, shortbread cookie, and cinnamon with a light layer of pipe tobacco.
