Westward Stout Cask Whiskey

Westward Stout Cask American Single Malt Whiskey comes from Westward Whiskey in Portland, Oregon. It is made from a beer wash of Pacific Northwest two-row pale malted barley, matured in new charred American oak barrels and then finished for around a year in ex-stout casks from Oregon craft breweries, a nod to the distillery's long-standing cask trading with local brewers.

This secondary maturation brings a rich, complex profile. On the nose there are notes of caramel, vanilla, roasted nut, dark chocolate and honey. The palate is rich and nutty, with hints of cherry, cinnamon, coffee and a touch of orange. Bottled at 46% ABV, the finish is long and lingering, with dried fruit, chocolate and spice. It is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks to savour its depth and complexity.