High West Distillery
Matthew Barvels is an experienced professional with a diverse background in hospitality and leadership. Currently serving as a Hospitality Coordinator at High West Distillery since August 2021, Matthew previously held the position of Sergeant/Team Leader in the US Army from July 2015 to July 2020, where notable achievements included effective teamwork and task management. Earlier career experiences include serving as an Account Assistant at Giant Voices Strategic Marketing Communications from June 2013 to May 2015, and an internship at Giant Voices Inc. in 2013. Matthew Barvels holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Minnesota Duluth, earned in 2021.
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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!