Theres so much more to American whiskey than bourbon and rye, as Westland Distillery proves. The brand is one of the leading producers of American single malt whiskey, utilising a craft beer approach to make whiskey from a huge variety of malts, including chocolate and Munich malts. A brewers yeast is also used and all the barley comes from the US. Distillation takes place in two pot stills and classic American oak is the most popular cask choice, but theres plenty of experimentation taking place at Westland. The distillery also benefits from the famously wet Pacific Northwest climate in its home in Seattle, which means the whiskeys mature much slower than in the heat of Kentucky, Americas whiskey heartland, to produce a more elegant style.

Westland Sherry Wood Single Malt

A New World approach to an Old World idea, Sherry Wood is made from Westlands signature blend of five malt grains and matured in a combination of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso casks sourced from Toneleria del Sur in Montilla in Spain.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Raisins, milk chocolate and fresh malt, with a little bit of honey too.

Palate: Pancakes with honey, icing sugar and fresh red fruits. A few more raisins for good measure.

Finish: Crme de Cassis and vanilla-y malt.