<p>It’s Bourbon Heritage Month 2025, and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with High West&#39;s <strong>Tara Lindley</strong> to explore <strong>The Prisoner’s Share.</strong></p><p>This limited release blends Straight Bourbon and Rye aged 4–15 years, then finishes in French oak barrels that previously held Napa Valley’s <strong>The Prisoner Red Blend</strong>. Bottled at 102 proof, it delivers a layered whiskey experience that unites the worlds of bourbon and wine.</p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Why High West Distillery in Utah partnered with The Prisoner Wine Company in California. </p></li><li><p>How wine finishing and French oak shape flavor and texture</p></li><li><p>Tasting impressions and pairing ideas</p><p>How this whiskey release compares to other wine-finished bourbons</p></li></ul><li><ul><li>The bigger question: Is wine-finished whiskey worth the hype? </li></ul></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Whiskey Specs</strong></p></li><ul><li><p>Type: Blend of straight bourbon &amp; rye</p></li><li><p>Age: 4–15 years</p></li><li><p>Finish: French oak barrels, ex–The Prisoner Red Blend (Napa Valley). Zinfandel is the backbone of the original wine blend.</p></li><li><p>Proof: 102</p></li><li><p>Release: Limited; 2025</p></li></ul><p><br></p>

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Is Wine-Finished Whiskey Worth the Hype? Inside High West’s Prisoner’s Share Whiskey from Utah

SEP 19, 202515 MIN
BourbonBlog.com

Is Wine-Finished Whiskey Worth the Hype? Inside High West’s Prisoner’s Share Whiskey from Utah

SEP 19, 202515 MIN

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<p>It’s Bourbon Heritage Month 2025, and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with High West&#39;s <strong>Tara Lindley</strong> to explore <strong>The Prisoner’s Share.</strong></p><p>This limited release blends Straight Bourbon and Rye aged 4–15 years, then finishes in French oak barrels that previously held Napa Valley’s <strong>The Prisoner Red Blend</strong>. Bottled at 102 proof, it delivers a layered whiskey experience that unites the worlds of bourbon and wine.</p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Why High West Distillery in Utah partnered with The Prisoner Wine Company in California. </p></li><li><p>How wine finishing and French oak shape flavor and texture</p></li><li><p>Tasting impressions and pairing ideas</p><p>How this whiskey release compares to other wine-finished bourbons</p></li></ul><li><ul><li>The bigger question: Is wine-finished whiskey worth the hype? </li></ul></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Whiskey Specs</strong></p></li><ul><li><p>Type: Blend of straight bourbon &amp; rye</p></li><li><p>Age: 4–15 years</p></li><li><p>Finish: French oak barrels, ex–The Prisoner Red Blend (Napa Valley). Zinfandel is the backbone of the original wine blend.</p></li><li><p>Proof: 102</p></li><li><p>Release: Limited; 2025</p></li></ul><p><br></p>