Westward American Single Malt Whiskey 750mL

Westward American Single Malt Whiskey

American Single Malt Whiskey | 45% ABV | 90 Proof | 750mL | Portland, Oregon, USA | 100% Malted Barley | New American Oak | Non-Chill Filtered

Process & Profile

Westward American Single Malt Whiskey is a grain-to-glass expression produced entirely at Westward's distillery in Portland, Oregon. Made from 100% Pacific Northwest two-row malted barley, the whiskey is brewed using American ale yeast to build rich malt and fruit character before being double pot distilled. It is matured in new, lightly charred 53-gallon American oak barrels, combining brewing-inspired flavors with the vanilla, caramel, spice, and toasted oak character associated with American whiskey.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Creamy vanilla, brown sugar, red berries, apple, pear, and toasted oak.

• Palate: Baking spice, lush fruit, sweet malt, vanilla, and rich oak.

• Finish: Lingering tobacco, dark chocolate, leather, stone fruit, and warming oak spice.

What Makes It Special

• Made from 100% malted barley grown and malted in the Pacific Northwest.

• Mashed, fermented, distilled, matured, and bottled by Westward in Portland, Oregon.

• Brewed with American ale yeast, reflecting Westward's roots in the Pacific Northwest craft brewing tradition.

• Double pot distilled to retain a rich and characterful malt profile.

• Matured in new, lightly charred 53-gallon American oak barrels rather than traditional used Scotch whisky casks.

• Bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) and presented without chill filtration.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Westward American Single Malt Whiskey neat to explore its combination of sweet malt, fruit, vanilla, baking spice, and toasted oak. A few drops of water can open additional fruit and caramel notes, while a large ice cube provides a softer sipping experience. Its robust malt character also makes it an excellent choice for whiskey-forward cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Westward American Single Malt Whiskey?
   Westward American Single Malt Whiskey is an American single malt produced entirely in Portland, Oregon from 100% malted barley and matured in new American oak barrels.

2. What proof is Westward American Single Malt Whiskey?
   Westward American Single Malt Whiskey is bottled at 45% ABV, equivalent to 90 proof.

3. What is Westward American Single Malt Whiskey made from?
   Westward American Single Malt Whiskey is made from 100% two-row malted barley grown and malted in the Pacific Northwest and fermented using American ale yeast.

4. What does Westward American Single Malt Whiskey taste like?
   Westward American Single Malt Whiskey offers creamy vanilla, brown sugar, ripe fruit, baking spice, sweet malt, dark chocolate, tobacco, leather, and toasted oak.

5. Where can I buy Westward American Single Malt Whiskey?
   Westward American Single Malt Whiskey is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits.