Recently named World Craft Producer of the Year by Whisky Magazine at the 2016 Icons of Whisky Awards, Westland Distillery introduces the Core Range Collection – a set of 200ml bottles of each award-winning signature single malt expression: American Oak, Sherry Wood and Peated.
“Our Core Range 200ml triple pack is a wonderful introduction to Westland’s American Single Malt Whiskies, showcasing three unique variations on our house style,” says Matt Hofmann, Westland’s Master Distiller, who was named to Forbes’ list of 30 Under 30 Tastemakers in January 2106. “It also makes for the perfect gift, when you just can’t decide which one of our whiskies you want to give.”
The Westland Distillery Core Range Collection (46% ABV; $74.99 SRP) consists of:
Westland American Oak Single Malt Whiskey
* 95 Points, Jim Murray’s 2015 Whisky Bible
* 2015 Gold Medal, American Distilling Institute
The initial nose provides lemon and orange custard backed by freshly produced waffle cone. Shortly after, a rich creaminess emerges with creme brûlée and chocolate custard while a hint of jasmine hides just beneath the surface. The first sip confirms the creamy and rich fruit custard notes of the nose, adding an element of rainier cherries. After five minutes, melting swiss chocolate is revealed with a hint of almond. Extended tastings brings out bananas and cream with Turkish coffee.
Westland Sherry Wood American Single Malt Whiskey
* 2015 Double Gold Medal, Best of Category, American Distilling Institute
* 2015 Double Gold, Best Craft Whiskey, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The nose offers immediate richness, with honey-dipped oatmeal raisin cookies. Maple syrup follows close behind, drizzled over banana pancakes. The palate initially offers some kiwi with more maple and raisin syrup notes. Extended tastings offers a dazzling array of sweet cookies and pastries, getting darker and richer with time before eventually ceding the palate to stewed yellow fruits on the finish.
Westland Peated American Single Malt Whiskey
* 2015 Whiskey of the Year, Best of Class, American Distilling Institute
* 2015 Gold Medal, 94 Points, Beverage Tasting Institute
The nose starts off with a background of nuttiness accompanied by smoldering moss and flamed orange peel. The peat leaps from the palate, expressing campfire notes, iodine, and roasted pistachios. With time, the smoldering moss on the nose evolves into burning embers and roasted plantains. The palate also transitions over time, moving towards significant earth notes, green herbs and increasing iodine towards the finish.
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