The Westland Peated American Single Malt Whiskey is a remarkable product from the Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington. Established in 2010, Westland Distillery has been committed to producing whisky from local ingredients, adhering to Scottish standards. The distillery is equipped with five fermentation tanks, each with a capacity of 10,000 liters, and two traditional copper stills. The barley used in the whisky is grown in Washington State, malted, and aged in new American oak barrels in cool, damp cellars on the Pacific coast. This single malt whiskey is crafted from two different mash bills: New World Malt, dried over peat smoke, and Pale Malt. These whiskies are aged separately for two years in heavily charred oak barrels and former bourbon and sherry barrels before being expertly blended for bottling by master distiller, Matt Hofman.
The Westland Peated Single Malt Whiskey is a testament to over a decade of innovation, placing America on the global map of single malt whisky. This expression captures the essence of the distillery's house style in a flagship bottle, offering a balance between smoky and fruity flavors, complemented by earthy, herbaceous, and nutty notes. Unlike many traditional peated whiskies that use 100% peated malt, resulting in a raw and particularly smoky character, Westland Peated strikes a balance by blending unpeated and peated malt. This creative approach reflects the local craftsmanship and yields a complex and harmonious whiskey, true to the Pacific Northwest provenance.
Combining their signature five-malt barley bill with new American oak casks, Westland Distillery produces a whiskey that stands out in the single malt category. The Westland Peated Single Malt stays true to the Scottish tradition but offers a unique American perspective, delivering a dramatically different whiskey that is both rich and balanced.
The alcohol by volume (ABV) of Westland Peated American Single Malt is 46%.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
Westland Distillery is located in Seattle, Washington, United States of America.
The whiskey is made from two different mash bills: New World Malt, dried over peat smoke, and Pale Malt. These are aged separately for two years in heavily charred oak barrels and former bourbon and sherry barrels, then blended for bottling.
Unlike traditional peated whiskies that use 100% peated malt, Westland Peated blends unpeated and peated malt, resulting in a balanced and harmonious whiskey with complex flavors.
The Westland Peated American Single Malt has garnered mixed reviews. Some appreciate its balance, mineral qualities, and the subtle interplay of citrus, smoke, and earthy notes, deeming it a well-made malt. Others find it interesting but feel it lacks harmony and the distinctive peated character they expected. Despite its young age, the whiskey offers impressive complexity with notes of chocolate, fruits, and a soft peat presence. However, a common critique is its price, which some feel is too high for what is delivered.
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