Review #1145; American Single Malt #32
This bottling comes to us by way of Raising Glasses, an independent bottler based out of New England. This American Single malt was distilled at Westland Distillery in Washington State. This Pale Malt Barley was aged for 8 years in a Pedro Ximenez sherry cask before being bottled at cask strength with no additives or coloring..
Distillery: Westland
Bottler: Raising Glasses
Region: Washington
Still: Column still
Cask: 8 Years Ex-PX Sherry
ABV: 59%
Nose: Dark Fruits, Plums, Figs, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Bready, blackberry jam, gingerbread
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Plums, Figs, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Bready, blackberry jam, gingerbread
Finish: Medium length finish, Cinnamon, Allspice, Figs, Blackberry, bready,
Rating: 7/10
A great release, it is a sherry bomb for sure but I appreciate sherry bombs. Heavy dark fruits, spices, and enough malt to keep things interesting for me. Another winning cask form Raising Glasses