Westward American Single Malt Cask Strength

The core Westward release is packed with flavor at 46%, so you’d expect a cask strength version to dial things up a notch or three. The Astor Wines pick I tried was a bit much out the bottle at 62.5%, but diluted to nearer 50% it tasted as balanced as the regular strength version but with all the right notes amplified nicely.

Amazing cocoa, toasted cookies, and hints of a good thick beer. This is a shockingly good bottle and more drinkable than most cask strength drams I've had. Goes in the favorites.

In yo face

Earthy herbal on the front end, minor notes of sweet caramel in the middle, long finish.