High West Distillery
Ambria Hopfe is a skilled distiller currently employed at High West Distillery since November 2020, where responsibilities include managing whiskey production operations and ensuring compliance through meticulous data recording and quality control. Previously, Ambria contributed to the development of a self-heating food product during a senior design capstone project at the University of Michigan, where a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering was earned, magna cum laude. Additional experience includes providing editorial oversight at the Michigan Society for American Baseball Research and undertaking various roles in distilling and engineering at Ann Arbor Distilling Co LLC and Akebono Brake Corporation, respectively. Notable achievements encompass optimizing processes for cost savings and developing innovative testing solutions in engineering roles.
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High West Distillery
High West began with humble roots, opening a small, 250-gallon still and Saloon in an historic livery stable and garage. What was once a small operation in downtown Park City has grown to be an internationally-recognized brand with four unique locations. In 2015, High West opened their distillery in Wanship, Utah, which acts as a space for educational whiskey tasting, pairings and tours, and houses a 1600-gallon copper pot still. Meanwhile, the Saloon continues to operate as a must-visit gastro-distillery, featuring alpine-inspired western fare alongside the original still, the Nelson Cottage offers unique whiskey-paired dinners, and the Saloon at the Salt Lake City airport allows for some last tastes of High West on the way out of town. High West’s products have received numerous accolades and awards. In 2016, Whisky Advocate, America’s leading whiskey magazine, named High West its "Distiller of the Year.” We love to show off our traditional 1,600-gallon copper pot still and share the wonders of whiskey with our guests. Swing by the new distillery to take an educational whiskey tour and if you’re feeling adventurous, a whiskey tasting as well. Visit our website to create you whiskey experience!