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Whiskey Review: Westland Peat Week (2018)

We review Westland Peat Week (2018), the latest in a series of whiskeys tied to Westland Distillery's annual celebration of all things peat.

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Westland Peat Week (2018)

Tasting Notes

About:

Appearance:
Light straw. Unordinary bottle label, eye popping design reminiscent of WW2 propaganda.
Nose:
Sweet melon, banana and savory peat smoke along with ash.
Palate:
Medium to light body, yet very direct flavor that begins with slight iodine and sour dairy. Ashy peat on the palate matches the nose, ever looming but not overwhelming. Herbal with hints of wood and ash, green fruit, and sweet lemonade. Smokey and nutty finish lingers pleasantly.
Finish:
Comments:
A wonderful young whiskey, it has enough complexity to keep you guessing on each sip. It evolves nicely in the glass and creates for an exciting dram! There is obvious quality behind the process, leaving one extremely curious of what a 8 or 12 year version of this whiskey could result in. I find the peat is balanced with the tasting notes, but am left wanting a bit more depth and viscosity to carry the complexity out. A unique and delicious whiskey nonetheless!

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.

Cameron Holck

After graduating with an engineering degree in Colorado, Cameron Holck found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He pursued his love of the outdoors to the Pacific Northwest, where he continues his dedication to bartending and serves as a sales representative for Four Roses Bourbon. Cameron believes that a night out is defined by the quality of hospitality and strives to enhance that experience with a fantastic drink (likely whiskey) in your hand.

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