Whiskey Review: Westward Whiskey

That subtle, clean apple scent follows through on the palate before a spicy, peppercorn-inflected finish, but it’s not too much. Finish: Lingering but finishes cleanly. Conclusion: Westward isn’t looking to be a superlative whiskey in the “-est” sense. They don’t want to be the driest, sweetest, fiery-est product. They want something that’s smooth and elegant, something that stands on its own. I liked the modernity of it—it’s whiskey, but it’s fresh and modern, the brown liquor equivalent of a perfectly furnished loft apartment. The price point—about $50 for 350 ml—means that you’re probably not going to want to glug this into a whiskey sour, but rather to sip on its own, enjoying the flavor of a true quality product. Score: 89/100