Westland Sherry Wood American Single Malt Whiskey (750ml)

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Wine Enthusiast

Reviewed March 2021

The second expression in Westland’s core range shows orange blossom and honeysuckle aromas. The palate is oaky and drying, with hints of vanilla and cocoa, finishing with a tinges of espresso and clove. Adding water unlocks hints of lemon peel and campfire smoke. Aged in former PX and oloroso Sherry casks. (KN)

Professional Reviews

W&S

Wine & Spirits

Review Date: 11/2015

Seattle’s Westland Distillery may be the country’s foremost producer of American single-malt whiskey, especially considering its most recent releases. The Peated blends a heavily peated spirit with a mash of fruity, grainy Washington-grown pale malt to give a whiskey with the smoky snarl of peat that’s elegantly tucked into a smooth, harmonious drink. The Sherry Wood whiskey shows a similar touch, the maple and toffee hallmarks of Sherry oak present but not overwhelming. (JM)

Whisky Advocate

Sweet vanilla, dried berries, and a soft display of woodsmoke introduce this whiskey. While notably improved from earlier bottlings, the sherry is still rendered a bit dull, like chocolate-covered cherries, as smoky cocoa nibs and the chewy malt meet on the palate, offering a honeyed finish with hints of baking chocolate. (JL, Fall 2017)

Staff Reviews

Ryan Woodhouse

Same Westland intensity, balance and quality but wrapped up in decadent Christmas cake spices, dried fruit, lovely nutty rancio tones and with a softer edge of caramelized berries. Great texture and layers of flavor. The best American Single Malt that has passed my lips thus far.

Notes

Seattle's single malt sensation Westland Distillery is back with a new expression aged in sherry that mimics some of the finest and most beloved Speyside malts from Scotland's Highland region. In the style of Macallan or Glenfarclas, the supple, soft, fudgy, cocoa flavors are more pronounced from the sherry maturation and the richness of the palate is enhanced beyond what we've seen in the standard Westland expression. It's a more decadent version of what we already love about America's top single malt distillery and an exciting glimpse into what's promising to be a very bright future.

Details

Origin	Washington, United States
Type/Varietal	Malt
Alcohol Content	46%
SKU	1199225