Olivia Taylor
Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask: A Chocolate Lover’s Dream
Westward Whiskey is based out of Portland, Oregon and focuses solely on producing American single malt whiskeys, including their Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask. This whiskey has a unique flavor profile with an extra year of aging in used stout casks. Let’s take a closer look at this whiskey and discover what makes it so special.
Nose
The nose on this whiskey has intense chocolate notes. There are heavy notes of malted barley and chocolate malt, as well as baking chocolate and whoppers candy. It’s definitely a chocolate-forward whiskey that will make a chocolate lover’s dreams come true.
Palate
The palate of this whiskey is sweet with rich notes of chocolate malt, malted barley, and light spice. It has multiple layers of chocolate with hints of rich stout, giving it an overall rich flavor.
Finish
The finish is heavy and dry with dominant chocolate malt, light spice, and hints of oak. The flavor lingers and is one-dimensional.
Overall
Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask is a chocolate lover’s dream whiskey. The time it spends aging in used stout casks gives it an intense chocolate flavor that is sure to please any fan of stout beers. Fans of the Westward American Single Malt Whiskey may prefer this version for its heavy emphasis on chocolate, but it’s definitely one to try
Classification: American Single Malt Finished in Stout Casks
Company: Westward Whiskey
Distillery: Westward Whiskey
Release Date: Ongoing
Proof: 92
Age: NAS
Mashbill: 100% Malted Barley
Color: Dark Copper
MSRP: $90 (2022)
For any whiskey enthusiast looking for a unique and delicious flavor profile.
Even for non-whiskey drinkers. It’s a unique and delicious addition to the Westward whiskey lineup.
I highly recommend giving the Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask a try, especially if you have a sweet tooth and love chocolate. The chocolate notes on the nose and palate are prominent and make this whiskey stand out from others. It’s a well-crafted and unique expression that showcases the quality and creativity of Westward Whiskey. Definitely a must-try for whiskey and chocolate lovers alike.
For any whiskey lover.
This sounds like a delicious and unique whiskey that would be perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. The use of stout casks adds an interesting twist to the flavor profile. Definitely worth trying for anyone who loves chocolate!