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Westward Whiskey Milestone American Single Malt Edition No. 2

American Single Malt Westward
  • Distiller

    Westward

  • Bottler

    Westward

  • ABV

    48.5%

  • Age

    NAS

  • Price $200+

Westward Whiskey Milestone Edition No. 2 is crafted in Portland, Oregon, using a 21-barrel solera system, a continuous aging and blending method traditionally used by European winemakers. Master Blender Miles Munroe selects whiskey for each annual release. The 2023 edition, titled “A Discovery of Spice,” incorporates exotic woods and finishes like stout, pinot noir and rum. Bottled at 97 proof, it hosts a suggested retail price of $249.95.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 98
  • Whiskey Consensus
  • By Matthew Evans
  • Westward Whiskey Milestone Edition No. 2 is a remarkable expression that exemplifies the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship and innovation
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Drew Beard
  • It’s a rollercoaster of flavor, unlike anything I’ve encountered in American single malt. And a fitting celebration of two impressive decades of whiskey-making at Westward.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • VinePair
  • By David Thomas Tao
  • The second release of Westward Milestone shows Munroe and his team can keep pushing their flavor boundaries while staying a cut above the majority of American single malts. It’s a high bar I hope they can continue clearing.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • Breaking Bourbon
  • By Jordan Moskal
  • Westward Whiskey proves once again to be at the top of their game, with Milestone Edition 2 delivering a sip that stands out in the world of American single malts.
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  • Raided Score: 100
  • Amongst The Whiskey
  • By Nick Anderson
  • This isn't a light, easy-sipping experience at 97 proof—this is an adventure in flavor that never lets up for a moment.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • The Daily Pour
  • By T8ke
  • Really wild release, it’s opulent and decadent and dreamy start to finish. Well done, Westward crew.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Funky, rich, decadent and dessert-forward nose. Unreal complexity, loaded with cinnamon, sugar, tobacco, toffee, sweet malt and cereal, a touch of pepper and ginger and a dash more maple.

  • Taste:

    Moderate palate, proofed nicely. A touch of pepper and a dash of malt, loaded with maple, cinnamon, sugar, tobacco, a big hit of Cinnabon, ginger and more sweetness. Lovely.

  • Finish:

    Long finish with loads of cinnamon, sugar, Cinnabon, brown butter and toffee, sweet cream and lovely oak, malt, some amburana spice and candied ginger.

  • Overall:

    Really wild release. It’s opulent and decadent and dreamy start to finish. Well done, Westward crew.

  • Score:

    92

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

  • By T8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources