Westward American Single Malt Whiskey
About Westward American Single Malt Whiskey
750ml & 90 Proof
Westward American Single Malt is the distillery’s flagship whiskey, demonstrating craftsmanship and creativity through its distinctive, rich, and brazen spirit.
Brewed like a pale ale, distilled like a traditional single malt, and aged like a bourbon, Westward American Single Malt is a balanced and bold spirit that re-imagines what is possible in an American single malt.
Tasting Notes
Elegant, robust, and fruity, with creamy vanilla and brown sugar notes. Flavors include baking spice, lush fruit, and sweet malt, with a tobacco, dark chocolate, and leather finish.
Suggested Serves
- Enjoy this neat, on the rocks, or in an Old-Fashioned. For something a bit more unusual, pair with an Islay scotch and whip up that modern classic,
- The Penicillin.
Accolades
- Westward should be the standard fo American Single Malts – Men’s Journal
- Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2020
- 92 Points – International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2020
Production Notes
It start with the brewing of an artisanal American Ale from scratch, made from locally malted barley, ale yeast, and fermented at a slow, low temperature. This is then distilled twice in custom-designed low-reflux pot stills, transforming the fresh flavorful ale into whiskey. That whiskey is matured to perfection in new, lightly charred American Oak barrels selected to accentuate the bold characteristics of Westward’s whiskey. Finally, the barrels are mingled in small batches to achieve Westward American Single Malt’s signature flavor profile – balanced and bold.
Founder Facts
In 2004, when the American craft distillery movement was still in its infancy, Westward’s Founder and Master Distiller Christian Krogstad – a former brewer and winemaker set out to achieve his vision of making a distinctive American Single Malt inspired by the abundance, beauty, and American Northwest. Today, Westward has built an impressive reputation and a tantalizing array of exceptional products as a leading voice for American Single Malt.
Terroir
Westward Whiskey hails from Oregon, in the American Northwest, whose unique culture, climate, and abundant resources are all part of creating this world class whiskey.
