Westland Beer Cask Finish American Single Malt Whiskey 750ml
Westland Beer Cask Finish celebrates the Pacific Northwest's long tradition of craft brewing, part of Westland Distillery's Cask Exploration Series out of Seattle, Washington. Made from a specialty mashbill including Washington Select Ale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Brown Malt, and Pale Chocolate Malt, this whiskey matured a minimum of 8 years, first in new American oak and ex-bourbon and ex-rye barrels, then finished in a rotation of casks previously used to age Scotch ale, stout, brown ale, doppelbock, saison, and stock ale from Pacific Northwest breweries including Black Raven Brewing, Lucky Envelope Brewing, and Georgetown Brewing.
Specs
- Distillery: Westland Distillery, Seattle, Washington
- Grain bill: Washington Select Ale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Brown Malt, Pale Chocolate Malt
- Finishing casks: Scotch ale, stout, brown ale, doppelbock, saison, stock ale
- ABV: 46%
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Dried peach, honeydew melon, eggnog cake, and cocoa powder
- Palate: Vanilla pastry cream, caramel sauce, and lavender green tea
- Finish: Smooth and lingering, balancing sweet and savory
A direct link between the region's brewing and distilling traditions, this bright, malt-forward whiskey is best enjoyed neat to appreciate its layered cask character, or with a splash of water to open up the aromatics further.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Westland Beer Cask Finish taste like?
Dried peach and cocoa on the nose, with vanilla pastry cream, caramel, and lavender green tea on the palate.
What makes this whiskey unique?
It's finished in casks previously used to age craft beer styles (Scotch ale, stout, doppelbock, and more) from Pacific Northwest breweries, rather than typical wine or bourbon casks.
How should I drink it?
Neat, to appreciate the layered cask character, or with a splash of water to open the aromatics.
Westland Beer Cask Finish celebrates the Pacific Northwest's long tradition of craft brewing, part of Westland Distillery's Cask Exploration Series out of Seattle, Washington. Made from a specialty mashbill including Washington Select Ale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Brown Malt, and Pale Chocolate Malt, this whiskey matured a minimum of 8 years, first in new American oak and ex-bourbon and ex-rye barrels, then finished in a rotation of casks previously used to age Scotch ale, stout, brown ale, doppelbock, saison, and stock ale from Pacific Northwest breweries including Black Raven Brewing, Lucky Envelope Brewing, and Georgetown Brewing.
Specs
- Distillery: Westland Distillery, Seattle, Washington
- Grain bill: Washington Select Ale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Brown Malt, Pale Chocolate Malt
- Finishing casks: Scotch ale, stout, brown ale, doppelbock, saison, stock ale
- ABV: 46%
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Dried peach, honeydew melon, eggnog cake, and cocoa powder
- Palate: Vanilla pastry cream, caramel sauce, and lavender green tea
- Finish: Smooth and lingering, balancing sweet and savory
A direct link between the region's brewing and distilling traditions, this bright, malt-forward whiskey is best enjoyed neat to appreciate its layered cask character, or with a splash of water to open up the aromatics further.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Westland Beer Cask Finish taste like?
Dried peach and cocoa on the nose, with vanilla pastry cream, caramel, and lavender green tea on the palate.
What makes this whiskey unique?
It's finished in casks previously used to age craft beer styles (Scotch ale, stout, doppelbock, and more) from Pacific Northwest breweries, rather than typical wine or bourbon casks.
How should I drink it?
Neat, to appreciate the layered cask character, or with a splash of water to open the aromatics.
