Westland Wine Cask Finish American Single Malt Whiskey 700ml
Westland Wine Cask Finish celebrates the Pacific Northwest's rich winemaking heritage, part of Westland Distillery's Cask Exploration Series out of Seattle, Washington. Built on the same five-malt mashbill as the Beer Cask Finish, Washington Select Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Brown Malt, and Pale Chocolate Malt, fermented with Belgian brewer's yeast over an extended 96 to 144 hour cycle, this whiskey matured a minimum of 5 years in new American oak and first-fill ex-bourbon casks before finishing in Tempranillo, Washington Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petit Verdot wine casks.
Specs
- Distillery: Westland Distillery, Seattle, Washington
- Grain bill: Washington Select Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Brown Malt, Pale Chocolate Malt
- Finishing casks: Tempranillo, WA Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot
- ABV: 46% (92 Proof)
- Size: 700ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Allspice, raspberry reduction, chocolate wafer, and dried rose
- Palate: Chocolate raspberry turnover, Earl Grey tea, and dried strawberry
- Finish: Smooth and lingering, balancing fruity and floral notes
Ranked #20 on Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskeys of 2024 with a 92-point score, this whiskey brings a unique berry-and-chocolate dimension best enjoyed neat, or in a Manhattan, Blood and Sand, or Boulevardier, where the wine tannins and fruit character add real sophistication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Westland Wine Cask Finish taste like?
Chocolate raspberry, Earl Grey tea, and dried strawberry, with allspice and dried rose on the nose.
What makes this whiskey unique?
It's finished in Washington State wine casks (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo, and more) rather than typical bourbon or sherry casks.
What's a good cocktail with this whiskey?
A Manhattan, where the wine tannins pair well with sweet vermouth, or a Blood and Sand to amplify its fruit-forward character.
Westland Wine Cask Finish celebrates the Pacific Northwest's rich winemaking heritage, part of Westland Distillery's Cask Exploration Series out of Seattle, Washington. Built on the same five-malt mashbill as the Beer Cask Finish, Washington Select Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Brown Malt, and Pale Chocolate Malt, fermented with Belgian brewer's yeast over an extended 96 to 144 hour cycle, this whiskey matured a minimum of 5 years in new American oak and first-fill ex-bourbon casks before finishing in Tempranillo, Washington Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petit Verdot wine casks.
Specs
- Distillery: Westland Distillery, Seattle, Washington
- Grain bill: Washington Select Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Brown Malt, Pale Chocolate Malt
- Finishing casks: Tempranillo, WA Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot
- ABV: 46% (92 Proof)
- Size: 700ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Allspice, raspberry reduction, chocolate wafer, and dried rose
- Palate: Chocolate raspberry turnover, Earl Grey tea, and dried strawberry
- Finish: Smooth and lingering, balancing fruity and floral notes
Ranked #20 on Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskeys of 2024 with a 92-point score, this whiskey brings a unique berry-and-chocolate dimension best enjoyed neat, or in a Manhattan, Blood and Sand, or Boulevardier, where the wine tannins and fruit character add real sophistication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Westland Wine Cask Finish taste like?
Chocolate raspberry, Earl Grey tea, and dried strawberry, with allspice and dried rose on the nose.
What makes this whiskey unique?
It's finished in Washington State wine casks (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo, and more) rather than typical bourbon or sherry casks.
What's a good cocktail with this whiskey?
A Manhattan, where the wine tannins pair well with sweet vermouth, or a Blood and Sand to amplify its fruit-forward character.
