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Whiskey Review: Westward Whiskey Rosé Cask Finish

We review Westward Whiskey Rosé Cask Finish. This American single malt was finished in a dessert rosé cask that previously held tequila.

OVERALL RATING

7
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Westward Whiskey American Single Malt x Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Noir Rose (image via Westward Whiskey)

Tasting Notes

About:

90 proof, 45% ABV, 100% malted two-row barley, distilled 06/14/17, single barrel, 750ml
Appearance:
Golden brown chestnut, with a burgundy tint. Just a few legs, slow and spaced evenly.
Nose:
Sweet almond, moving towards candied cherry.
Palate:
Thick texture. Fruity and sweet notes of grapefruit and prune candy into a bubblegum note. A touch of green grape provides a bit of refreshment before sweetening again into brown sugar and vanilla frosting. A sort of fermented funkiness hangs around throughout without ever taking prominence.
Finish:
Comments:
This is an oddball for sure. There are a lot of flavors atypical to single malt whiskies coming into play. However, even with the variety, there isn’t a wild amount of complexity happening. Still, I’m intrigued, and that’s what keeps me sippping.

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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