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Whiskey Review: Westland Garryana 4-1

We review Westland Garryana 4-1, the latest in a series of whiskeys from a Pacific Northwest distillery that focuses upon the use of regional oak during barrel maturation.

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Westland Garryana 4|1

Tasting Notes

About:

100 proof; 4 years (44–75 Months); native oak; non chill filtered; no coloring added; limited release. Cooperage: Ex-Rye (29%), Ex-Bourbon (29%), Garry Oak (19%), PX Hogshead (16%), Refill Garry Oak (7%)
Appearance:
Warm like burnished copper, with thick legs. Really coats the glass.
Nose:
There are some notes of peat, fruit and vanilla custard. Smells like something you’d want to eat for dessert.
Palate:
It’s a bit tangy like a rye. Flavors of smoke and wood which makes it taste a little like a scotch.
Finish:
Comments:
If you like scotch this is a whiskey you will love because it has that earthy wood flavor along with some smoke and tanginess. For my taste, it is a bit too oaky for me, too much like a scotch. If you want it you’d better grab it fast as there are under 4,000 bottles.

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.

Melissa Jones

Melissa D. Jones is a traveler, blogger, photographer, storyteller, foodie, whiskey enthusiast, and creative entrepreneur. Her thirst for adventure and new experiences has led her to photograph all 50 states and 47 countries, a journey she chronicled in her travel book. When she's not exploring the globe, Melissa resides in Portland, Oregon, where she enjoys attending events, savoring whiskey, and hiking. She has sampled over 100 different whiskies, both locally and internationally.

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