High Bank Distillery War Whiskey

Overview
High Bank Distillery Whiskey War is a no-age-statement blended rye whiskey from Columbus, Ohio, combining straight whiskies with approximately 80% rye content to offer balanced versatility at an accessible price. Produced by a young distillery founded in 2018, it emphasizes blending expertise for performance across neat serves and cocktails.

Specs at a glance

Good to know
High Bank Distillery, co-founded by Adam Hines, draws inspiration from his motorcycle journey through Kentucky and Tennessee rickhouses, including Jack Daniel's. The distillery shares space with a full-service restaurant in Columbus and takes its name from the city's 1812 founding on the "High Banks" of the Scioto River. As a young operation, it produces high-proof white whiskey distilled into straight designations through minimum four-year aging in new charred oak barrels.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Balanced rye aromatics without overpowering intensity, suitable for versatile serving.
• Palate: Delivers a solid rye profile with blending-driven equilibrium; tempered smoothness reveals minor flaws on closer inspection.
• Finish: Approachable length that supports neat, iced, or mixed applications.

Notable details

• Production: Blended straight whiskies distilled to high proof, aged at least four years in new charred oak barrels.
• Lineage: From High Bank Distillery, a 2018 Ohio newcomer focused on value-driven expressions.
• Availability: MSRP $38.99 per 750 ml, strong value positioning for the category.

Serving suggestions
Versatile neat, on ice, or in cocktails, where it shines without dominating other flavors.

"High Bank Distillery Whiskey War is a solid, affordable blended rye that shines in cocktails despite minor flaws in smoothness and disclosure." – Thirty One Whiskey

Closing
A practical, budget-friendly rye that prioritizes mixability and everyday reliability from an emerging Ohio producer.

Sources

[1] Thirtyonewhiskey – "Whiskey Review: High Bank Distillery Whiskey War"

[2] Thewhiskeywash – "Whiskey Reviews: High Bank Whiskey War, Whiskey War Barrel Proof"

[3] Thewhiskeywash – "High Bank Whiskey War Review: Comparing Standard and Barrel Proof Expressions"

[4] Columbusbourbon – "OHLQ Announces High Bank Whiskey War Double Oaked - Arriving Week of 10/31"

[5] Columbusbourbon – "OHLQ Announces High Bank Whiskey War Single Barrel Collection - Hitting Shelves Week of 11/13"

[6] Breakingbourbon – "Whiskey War Review | Breaking Bourbon"

[7] Breakingbourbon – "Whiskey War Barrel Proof Review | Breaking Bourbon"

[8] Thewhiskeywash – "Whiskey War Barrel Select Batch #12 Review: Oloroso Sherry Finish"

[9] Breakingbourbon – "Whiskey War Double Oaked Review | Breaking Bourbon"

[10] Breakingbourbon – "Whiskey War Double Double Oaked Review | Breaking Bourbon"