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Whiskey Review: Westland Garryana Edition 5

We review Westland Garryana Edition 5, the latest in a series of American single malts from this distillery that explores the use of Oregon oak as wood for a barrel type for aging.

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Westland Garryana Edition 5 

Tasting Notes

About:

50% ABV, 100 proof, Cask Types: 64% First Fill Ex-Bourbon Quercus alba, 36% virgin Quercus garryana, Grain Bill: Washington Select Pale Malt and Bairds Heavily Peated Malt, aged 45 months, limited run 5,625 bottled, 750ml, $159
Appearance:
Like apple juice but warmer, sun kissed.
Nose:
Raisin at the start leads into a heady brown sugar, with a finish of cocoa.
Palate:
Creamy texture throughout. Woody and smoky in the middle, with a savory rich quality to it like animal fat. A touch of medicinal bitterness leads into a dark chocolate bar finish.
Finish:
Comments:
Even being the lesser barrel percentage, the Garry oak overcomes the ex-bourbon aging. The flavor of this whiskey is quite strong, but still very balanced. This is more of a savory spirit than a fruit-forward or sweet one, though the nose would have you believe otherwise. This whiskey could easily take the place of a cold beer at a barbecue, and could hold its own with heavier foods like brisket. While I enjoyed drinking it neat and on its own, I think there’s a lot of potential in this whiskey for food pairings and spirit-forward cocktails. rn

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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