90Excellent

Westland Solum Edition 2

American Single Malt Westland

Produced by Westland in Seattle, this is a peated single malt whiskey aged for 53 months in new American oak and first fill bourbon casks.

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Aggregated Reviews

Raided Score: 95
Drinkhacker
By Christopher Null
The peat influence here is restrained and quiet; those expecting an American rendition of Islay will be surprised and/or disappointed. That aside, it works really well.
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Raided Score: 89
Distiller
By Jake Emen
The finish offer a simmering mesquite BBQ type smoke, along with tannic oak and sour cherries.
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Raided Score: 92
Whisky Advocate
By David Fleming
Very sippable, with the peated smokiness adding balance and complexity to the sweetness.
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House Review

Nose:
Plenty of peat, but it enhances rather than dominates a complex, lovely nose. Vanilla, sage, rosemary, peaches, orange blossom, banana, nutmeg and light barley grains.
Taste:
The mouthfeel is oily, and the palate sweet and joyous. Sweet oak strikes first, quickly followed by strawberry candies, peaches and cream, sage, cinnamon, clove and peat.
Finish:
Long, slow finish. Light peat leads the way, joined by oak, rosemary and banana.
Overall:
Delicious, complex malt.
Score:
92
Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
By David Morrow
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