High West Distillery
Derek Wehrle is a skilled distiller currently employed at High West Distillery since June 2020, where responsibilities include the production of unaged spirits and comprehensive inventory management. Previous experience includes work as a Rockfall Remediation Technician at GeoStabilization International®, focusing on geohazard mitigation, and as a Line Cook at Gateway Grill, known for its fine dining. Earlier roles involved hydroblasting at industrial sites with North American Services Group and assisting environmental engineers at Solvay. Derek Wehrle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from the University of Wyoming and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Geology/Earth Science from Western Wyoming Community College.
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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!