Tastes

A strong take on classic bourbons. It comes forward with many classic characteristics of many bourbons such as cherry, DEFINITELY brown sugar, and a slight tannen note. However it tunes them up to a level that the next door neighbors can hear, and were talking about the benchmark. When I'm in Nevada and see Two *****, I'm calling for it. I would go so far as to say one of the best distilleries in Nevada as of now.

On the nose I found quite a lot of fruit sweetness and the barley used makes its uniqueness known I can just grasp a hint of coffee mixed with vanilla and some caramel. On the palate I found more of the same fruits. Strawberries and cherries mixed in with oranges, lemons, and even kiwis as well as that vanilla however it's subtle enough to not over power the fruit but truly compliments it. Its well rounded and very flavorful. On the finish I am once again exposed to that coffee note so many find and love Westland for. It makes the finish worth savoring. This has made me want to fall in love with Westland and has earned it a permanent spot in my permanent collection.

This is my first octomore experience and all I can say is... In Avengers EndGame when the Ancient One knocks Bruce Banner out of the hulk? This is the closest I'll ever be to that.

Almost a perfect balance of peat and smoke combined with sweetness. The nose shows off the sherry casks used to mature it. The palate presents with smoke quickly followed by caramel, grass, and pineapple. The sherry shows up again on the finish. Very well balanced and rounded.

Nose:subtle hints of pear underneath alcohol. Palate: pears and white grapes with a hint of Figs and raisins. thin and fades quickly. aftertaste: the pear continues on the aftertaste, ripening but doesn't last long.