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Whiskey Review: Westland Flagship American Single Malt

We review Westland Flagship American Single Malt. It's the new core whiskey from this Seattle-based pioneer of American single malt.

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Westland Flagship American Single Malt Whiskey

Tasting Notes

About:

46% ABV; 92 proof. An American single malt matured for at least a minimum of 40 months. Grain bill: Washington select pale malt, Munich malt, extra special malt, pale chocolate malt, brown malt, Baird’s heavily peated malt. Cask types: Cooper’s reserve new American oak, cooper’s reserve used American oak, first fill ex-bourbon, first fill ex-oloroso hogsheads and butts, second fill ex-oloroso hogsheads and butts. 750ml $59.99. Seattle, Washington.
Appearance:
Burnished brass
Nose:
Seville orange greets the nose with a mix of grain like a scone. The whiskey is fruit-forward with an underlying layer of baking spices. The nose is fairly mellow and a bit lackluster, however, it is reminiscent of a classic single malt. Once it opens up a little more, vanilla and brown sugar add some sweetness.
Palate:
The mouthfeel is light and peppery. It mostly tastes like cereal with a faint smokiness. There is some dried orange peel to it, but it is more floral than fruity. Overall, the whiskey is mellow and does not have much going for it. It comes off a bit tannic like tea. At the finish, some walnut is revealed.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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