Westward Single Barrel Cognac Cask Finished Single Malt American Whiskey (700ml)

"Westward Whiskey continues to prove they are one of the best American-made single malt producers in the business." - breakingbourbon

This late 2023 single barrel release was allocated to Westward's Whisky Club, but a small volume made it to Australia. Westward acquired some very special casks that had been continuously used to mature Cognac for more than 40 years. Almost four years in new American oak plus twelve months in the Cognac cask has resulted in a delicious integration of flavours that's been talked up as one of the distillery's best to date. 45% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Delicate, sophisticated, and nicely structured, Westward Whiskey releases just keep getting better. Like many of Westward Whiskey’s finished single malts, this release is very well integrated. Single malts tend to take finishing quite well, as proven by decades of Scotch releases, but on the American side, single malts are still coming into their own. Westward Whiskey’s are characteristically very elegant, and the company didn’t try to buck that characteristic with this release. From its heavy Baklava-infused aroma to its soft and delicate raisins, fig, and plum in the sip, it's hard to find much of anything someone could dislike about this pour. It’s well integrated and showcases its finishing cask nicely, while also putting forth its malted barley base with just enough gusto. Westward Whiskey continues to prove they are one of the best American-made single malt producers in the business. - breakingbourbon.com

Notes from the producers... Aroma: Baklava, candied ginger, forest floor, cloves, fig jam. Palate: Plum, melon, vanilla bean, apricot, banana bread. Finish: Honeydew, butterscotch, candied nuts, pistachio curd.