Westward Cask Strength Single Malt American Whiskey (700ml)

Westward shows the character of its distillate brightest here. It's still no monster, but everything is amplified in a mouth coating delivery with suggestions of dried peach and controlled spices dovetailing into some classy vanilla oak. It's rounded off by hints of Bounty bar and fruit'n'nut chocolate with a grassy freshness lifting the aftertaste. The balance is noteworthy at this strength. Tasted from a 30ml sample.

Other reviews... On the nose, fragrant wood spice, green banana, baked kumquats, and kiwi. The palate leads with creamy vanilla and baking spice, jalapeño peppers, dark chocolate, black coffee, and chicory. The big flavors mean water is a must, bringing out chocolate-covered marshmallows, dark berries, a tropical note of sweet pineapple, toasted almonds, coffee cake, and a hint of barrel char. The finish is full bodied and spiced, with more pineapple and vanilla sweetness. 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: David Fleming 2021

Double Gold - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019