High West Distillery
James Sebesta currently serves as the Co-Lead of Community Engagement for Constellation Brands, contributing significantly to diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the first sponsorship of an LGBTQ+ organization by High West Distillery. With experience as a Distiller and Chairman of the Safety Committee at High West Distillery, James has overseen distillation processes and revitalized safety initiatives, achieving a record of over 600 days without a reportable incident. Prior to this, James managed Brew Cheese and holds a General Certificate in Distilling from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling, alongside certifications in viticulture and hospitality. James earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Manhattan University.
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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!