Dustin Gandoff
Westland Garryana Edition 7 American Single Malt Whiskey
Green peppercorn | Dark fruits | Summer berries | Smoldering leafs | Smoked malt | Dry oak | Leather | Earthy
Nose
Berries | Dry oak | Bright white peppercorn | Dry tobacco leaf | Flakey crust | Spiced apples | Sweet & dry
Palate
Campfire | Light marshmallow | Peppercorn spice | Mellow undulating heat | Dry leather | Earthy
Finish
Embracing its Pacific Northwest roots, Westland Garryana Edition 7 delivers a unique sip that is full of unique flavors imparted by its garryana casks.
Westland Garryana Edition 7 is part of the company’s Outpost Range collection that showcases the provenance of the Pacific Northwest and will be limited to just 6,900 bottles. According to the company’s press release, the whiskey is “a continuation of Westland’s exploration of Quercus garryana, the rare oak indigenous to the region, Edition 7 was finished in a combination of Washington State Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon casks.” The exact cask finish breakdown given by the company is:
- Washington State red wine (50%) ( Finished in casks that previously held Washington State Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon wines ).
- Virgin Quercus garryana (46%).
- 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon (4%)
Quercus garryana oak is front and center throughout the entire sip. Composed of earthy and sweet flavors, the whiskey reminds you very much of being in the woods with a smoldering campfire nearby. Peppercorn, leather, tobacco, and smoke are themes throughout, with the influence of the wine casks lending sweeter notes that try to balance things out. It’s clear that using 100% quercus garryana oak would have been too overpowering, so the addition of the wine and ex-bourbon casks is appreciated. This is a malt that’s multifaceted and geared toward those who like more of an earthy pour. While it carries a high price tag, its uniqueness adds intrigue and those who purchase a bottle won’t have anything else like it in their collection.
Classification: American Single Malt
Company: Westland Distillery
Distillery: Westland Distillery
Release Date: January 2023
Proof: 100
Age: 3 Years, 7 Months
Mashbill: Undisclosed blend of Washington Select Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Pale Chocolate Malt, Brown Malt, Bairds Heavily Peated Malt
Color: Light Mahogany
MSRP: $150 (2023)
Ponymous Native Oak Series, which brought attention to Garryana as a uniquely Northwestern oak species.”
The Westland Garryana Edition 7 is definitely a must-try for anyone who enjoys American single malt whiskey. Its use of garryana casks adds a unique and distinct flavor profile that sets it apart from other whiskies. The tasting notes of peppercorn, dark fruits, and earthy tones make for a complex and enjoyable drinking experience. The fact that it is limited edition also adds to its appeal for whiskey enthusiasts. Overall, it is a well-crafted and flavorful whiskey that is worth trying.
Ponymous Garryana series,” and it is “a blend of 5-,6-,7-, and 8-year-old matured entirely in Garryana casks
Westland Garryana Edition 7 is a unique and limited edition American single malt whiskey that showcases the Pacific Northwest through its use of garryana casks. With its complex and diverse flavors, this whiskey is a must-try for any whiskey enthusiast. Limited to just 6,900 bottles, it’s definitely worth getting your hands on if you can.
“This sounds like a truly unique and flavorful whiskey, with hints of campfire, leather, and earthy notes. I love that it pays homage to the Pacific Northwest through its use of garryana casks, and I’m intrigued by its limited availability of just 6,900 bottles. I can’t wait to try it!”