Westland American Single Malt
American Single Malt
Westland // Washington, USA
This is the new flagship expression for Westland which launched in spring 2021. It is made with six types of malted barley: Washington Select Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Pale Chocolate Malt, Brown Malt, and Bairds Heavily Peated Malt.
The whiskey was matured for a minimum of 40 months. The casks used in its maturation were Cooper's Reserve new and used American oak, first-fill bourbon, and first & second-fill oloroso sherry hogsheads and butts.
This is the new flagship expression for Westland which launched in spring 2021. It is made with six types of malted barley: Washington Select Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Pale Chocolate Malt, Brown Malt, and Bairds Heavily Peated Malt. The whiskey was matured for a minimum of 40 months. The casks used in its maturation were Cooper's Reserve new and used American oak, first-fill bourbon, and first & second-fill oloroso sherry hogsheads and butts.
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American Single MaltMade in the USA from 100% malted barley. Distilled at one distillery. Matured in oak casks no larger than 700L. Distilled to no higher than 160 proof (80% ABV). Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) or higher. (This is the proposed Standard of Identity by the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission.)
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Cask Typenew American oak, used American oak, first-fill bourbon, first & second fill oloroso hogsheads & butts
Tasting Notes
"The nose is complex and layered, with spearmint, pine, and cedar atop smoky undertones, as well as cinnamon and dark chocolate. The palate has rich sweetness balanced by earthiness and an almost savory quality, with notes of cocoa powder, light maple syrup, black pepper, peat, and tart berries. The finish moves into a drier direction, with leather, wood tannins, and fireplace."