This single barrel of whiskey comes to us from American Single Malt Producer Westland located in Seattle Washington. This 5-Malt Mashbill was distilled on 10/21/2013 and bottled on 2/22/2021 after being aged Virgin Oak Casks.
ABV: 56.5%
Nose: Big breadiness, Char, Tobacco Leaf, Faint Vanilla, Peppery, Dark Chocolate.
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Bready, Dark Chocolate, Char, Faint Vanilla, Tobacco leaf
Finish: Medium length finish, Tannins, Dark Chocolate, Bready, Black Pepper.
Rating: 6/10
Overall this is very good. It has a big dark chocolate note that I really dig. The bready maltiness is there as well with some spices that come into play too. I had been concerned at first with the virgin oak ageing, as I tend to not dig that kind of cask on a single malt. However, this is the best virgin oak single malt I have had.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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