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Whiskey Review: Westward Bridgeport Kingpin Ale Whiskey

We review Westward Bridgeport Kingpin Ale Whiskey, an American single malt distilled from a wash inspired by Bridgeport Brewing's Kingpin Red Ale.

OVERALL RATING

7
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Westward American Two Malts Bridgeport Brewing Co. (image via Westward Whiskey)

Tasting Notes

About:

90 proof, 45% ABV, single barrel, 750ml,
Appearance:
Amber with an orange-y gold hue and a green tint, almost copper. Scattered quick legs.
Nose:
Marshmallow-y sweetness gives into strong green apple aroma, evolving into a sour candy note.
Palate:
Medium in texture. It starts off with a bit of that candied apple from the nose. Very quickly that leads into breakfast cereal notes, particularly Honey Nut Cheerios. It then both dries and richens into grain notes of oat and bran. A few drops of water both soften the grain element, and cream the texture.
Finish:
Comments:
I think the concept of this bottle and the execution are very interesting, and I appreciate the spirit of the endeavor. I think it comes across as a balanced spirit and it does taste good, but ultimately it wasn’t my personal favorite. The maltiness and the strong cereal grain presence overshadowed any more delicate flavors that may have been lingering – then again, that was the point of the expression.

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.

Talia Gragg

Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.

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