Hi everyone. I'm looking to buy a single malt whiskey for a buddy. Hoping to keep it under 50 but would go a little above if necessary. Looking for any recommendations you might have. Thanks!
I’ve been intrigued by American single malts for a while now but hadn’t got around to trying any. I managed to get samples of the three Westland heritage whiskeys and Westward’s American Single Malt. Here are my thoughts on the four:
Westland Sherry Wood: This is pretty tasty, it makes me think of pancakes with raisins and honey. I get a bit of heat on the finish which I’m guessing is because it’s quite young. It isn’t massively complex but I actually enjoy it more than some Speyside whiskies.
Westland American Oak: This has a really tasty creamy almond flavour, with a bit of depth from some oaky spices and a bit of fruit (apple? Pear?). It’s very smooth considering its age and definitely worth checking out.
Westland Peated: I get a lovely soft smoke with this and a hint of roasted nuts. There’s a very slight medicinal tang (more like Germolene antiseptic cream rather than intense iodine) and a bit of fruitiness. I wasn’t sure how importing peated malt from Scotland and adding it to their own unpeated malts would work, but Westland have managed to create something really delicious and cohesive. Will definitely buy a bottle of this, especially as Westland have now discontinued this but luckily it’s still available here in the UK.
Westward American Single Malt: This is really delicious and interesting. I start off getting a lovely crème brûlée sweetness with some spiced apple, but there’s also something that reminds me of digestive biscuits (probably the malt?) and a hint of dark chocolate. To me, this has a lot more depth than the Westland American Oak and I’ll definitely buy a bottle of this.
Overall, I was really impressed with all four whiskeys and will be looking out for more American single malts to try here in the UK.
Has anyone tried it? I would love to try it because I love three Floyd’s but it is 75 bucks I was hoping somebody here has tried it so I know what I’m in for with this one
I’ve been intrigued by American single malts for a while now but hadn’t got around to trying any. I managed to get samples of the three Westland heritage whiskeys and Westward’s American Single Malt. Here are my thoughts on the four:
Westland Sherry Wood: This is pretty tasty, it makes me think of pancakes with raisins and honey. I get a bit of heat on the finish which I’m guessing is because it’s quite young. It isn’t massively complex but I actually enjoy it more than some Speyside whiskies.
Westland American Oak: This has a really tasty creamy almond flavour, with a bit of depth from some oaky spices and a bit of fruit (apple? Pear?). It’s very smooth considering its age and definitely worth checking out.
Westland Peated: I get a lovely soft smoke with this and a hint of roasted nuts. There’s a very slight medicinal tang (more like Germolene antiseptic cream rather than intense iodine) and a bit of fruitiness. I wasn’t sure how importing peated malt from Scotland and adding it to their own unpeated malts would work, but Westland have managed to create something really delicious and cohesive. Will definitely buy a bottle of this, especially as Westland have discontinued this but luckily it’s still available here in the UK.
Westward American Single Malt: This is really delicious and interesting. I start off getting a lovely crème brûlée sweetness with some spiced apple, but there’s also something that reminds me of digestive biscuits (probably the malt?) and a hint of dark chocolate. To me, this has a lot more depth than the Westland American Oak and I’ll definitely buy a bottle of this.
Overall, I was really impressed with all four whiskeys and will be looking out for more American single malts to try here in the UK.
I’ve been intrigued by American single malts for a while now but hadn’t got around to trying any. I managed to get samples of the three Westland heritage whiskeys and Westward’s American Single Malt. Here are my thoughts on the four:
Westland Sherry Wood: This is pretty tasty, it makes me think of pancakes with raisins and honey. I get a bit of heat on the finish which I’m guessing is because it’s quite young. It isn’t massively complex but I actually enjoy it more than some Speyside whiskies.
Westland American Oak: This has a really tasty creamy almond flavour, with a bit of depth from some oaky spices and a bit of fruit (apple? Pear?). It’s very smooth considering its age and definitely worth checking out.
Westland Peated: I get a lovely soft smoke with this and a hint of roasted nuts. There’s a very slight medicinal tang (more like Germolene antiseptic cream rather than intense iodine) and a bit of fruitiness. I wasn’t sure how importing peated malt from Scotland and adding it to their own unpeated malts would work, but Westland have managed to create something really delicious and cohesive. Will definitely buy a bottle of this, especially as Westland have discontinued this but luckily it’s still available here in the UK.
Westward American Single Malt: This is really delicious and interesting. I start off getting a lovely crème brûlée sweetness with some spiced apple, but there’s also something that reminds me of digestive biscuits (probably the malt?) and a hint of dark chocolate. To me, this has a lot more depth than the Westland American Oak and I’ll definitely buy a bottle of this.
Overall, I was really impressed with all four whiskeys and will be looking out for more American single malts to try here in the UK.
