Factory Tour, tastings:
65 SE Washington Street, Portland, Oregon, USABuy online directly from the producer:
westwardwhiskey.com/collections/whiskeyExperimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Gold
2024
Westward Whiskey's Vintage Muscat Cask is a distinguished American Single Malt, meticulously finished in casks that previously held Stanton & Killeen's Classic Rutherglen Muscat, a renowned Australian fortified wine. This whiskey offers aromas of fresh apricot, lychee, butterscotch, and cocoa, with flavors of tropical fruits, sticky toffee, raisin, dried fig, and Swiss milk chocolate.
The finish is balanced, featuring notes of soft citrus, mocha, candied nuts, and sweet vanilla oak. Bottled at 52.5% ABV, this expression showcases Westward's commitment to innovation and collaboration, delivering a whiskey that harmoniously blends American craftsmanship with Australian wine heritage.
Westward Whiskey, established in 2004 in Portland, Oregon, is a pioneering craft distillery renowned for its American Single Malt Whiskey. Founded by Christian Krogstad and Thomas Mooney, the distillery draws inspiration from the brewing traditions of the Pacific Northwest, utilizing regionally sourced malted barley to create exceptional whiskeys.
Westward combines traditional techniques with innovative methods, producing whiskeys that embody the bold and adventurous spirit of the region. Their signature whiskey lineup includes award-winning expressions that showcase complex flavors, depth, and craftsmanship, setting a benchmark in the American Single Malt category.