Westland, American Oak, Single Malt Whiskey, USA (46%)

Perhaps Westland’s most important bottling is their signature American Oak where provenance and terroir are to the fore. Brassy gold in the glass, honey, vanilla and caramelised banana leap out of the glass alongside lifted floral notes. On the palate notes of treacle, apple, cinnamon and vanilla evolve into tarte tatin and strudel, ending on a long coffee, praline note. Nowhere is Westland’s vision more prominent, than here: American oak, American Barley, American flavour profiles. Each sip transports me one step closer to the Space Needle and Washington’s great National Parks.

Alex Weller, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd (Febuary 2023)