Westward
Westward
45%
NAS
Released in December 2024, this is a limited-edition release from the Portland, Oregon-based Westward Whiskey. Distilled from 100% malted barley, this expression was finished for two years in French oak casks previously used to age oloroso sherry in Spain's Jerez region. It's priced at $99.95 and is available exclusively to members of Westward's Whiskey Club.
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Delicious nose. Tons of lovely typical Westward malt character with sherry layered on top. Lots of blackberry and creamy vanilla pudding, joined by clove.
A moderate mouthfeel delivers more blackberry, plus tea, coffee grounds, tobacco, oak and tannin. This whiskey is a real treat. It's delightfully Westward, and the oloroso really adds to the experience without overwhelming the distillate.
The finish is long with tobacco, oak, clove and blackberry.
A delicious, totally distinctive single malt. It's fruity, smoky, spicy and just downright delightful. If anybody's doing American single malt better than Westward, it's a very short list.
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
