Westland – American Oak Single Malt Whiskey (46%)

Westland American Oak is a single malt from the Westland distillery in Seattle, Washington, bottled at 46%. It matured for at least two years in charred new American oak casks. The whiskey is made from five types of barley: Munich, Extra Special, Brown, Pale Chocolate and Washington Select. It is fermented with Belgian brewer's yeast, and only barley is used for malting and distilling. The nose offers cherries, coffee and chocolate, with custard and peppery wood. Caramel, buttered bread and a hint of cigar box come through on the palate. The finish returns to peppery oak with a touch of pear.