The Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask is a vibrant and unique whisky that pays homage to Oregon's Willamette Valley and its famous wine country. This whisky is inspired by the region's number one grape, Pinot Noir, and is initially matured in lightly charred American oak barrels before being finished in ex-Pinot Noir wine casks for a distinctive flavor profile.
Bottled at 45% ABV, this whisky boasts an aroma of ripe plums, apricots, leather, and chocolate ganache, followed by notes of Golden Delicious apple, plantain, nutmeg, and rich dried fruit on the palate. The finish is long and lingering, filled with baking spices and malt.
The nose opens with an abundance of fruity aromas, including blueberries, dried raspberries, and chocolate strawberries, followed by notes of nuts, dark chocolate, and peach on the palate. The finish is full of baking spices and malt, making for a truly unforgettable whisky experience.
At Westward Whiskey in Portland, Oregon, there is a commitment to honoring the American Northwest by crafting outstanding spirits that embody the essence of the region. This expression of Westward Whiskey American single malt undergoes a unique finishing process in French oak casks that previously contained Pinot Noir from various esteemed vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley wine region.
Overall, the Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask is a standout whisky that combines the best of both the whisky and wine worlds, resulting in a truly unforgettable and unique drinking experience.
The primary aromas include leather, dried fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple.
It offers a rich and complex taste profile with notes of dark chocolate, chocolate, malt, nuts, spices, and blueberries.
The finish is long and lingering with notes of raisin-studded biscuits and banana fruit loaf.
The distillery is located in Portland, Oregon, United States of America.
The whisky has an ABV of 45% and comes in a 700 ml bottle.
Overall: The Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask offers a rich and complex taste profile with notes of dark chocolate, spice, and fruit, culminating in a warm and comforting finish.
Many reviewers noted the intense sweet and fruity aroma reminiscent of cherries, strawberry cream candies, and overripe bananas. On the palate, it reveals red and dark fruits followed by spicy notes, with some describing hints of toffee, plums, and chocolate cream. The finish is generally characterized as sweet and spicy with lingering peppery notes, ripe dark fruits, and sweet malt aromas. Some reviewers noted unique flavors such as farmyard cheese, musty damp leaves, and a lactic funk, making this whisky memorable and distinct, even if not universally appealing.
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