Westland Sherry Wood Single Malt Whiskey

While the practice of maturing whiskey in sherry casks isn’t as long-standing as peated whiskies, it has become a standard of old world sensibilities. They celebrate this custom by filling hogsheads and butts sourced from the same region the Scottish find their casks. But what they do with them differs. Again, their five-malt spirit plays a significant role, allowing them to balance the sherry influence with their local malted barley flavor. They have their sherry casks shipped whole, which is unusual in the business of whiskey. This provides a sherry character that is still incredibly vibrant in this whiskey, but they always ensure the barley notes have an equal voice, something rarely done in Scotland.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Honey-dipped oatmeal raisin cookies, maple syrup, banana pancakes.

Palate: Kiwi, maple syrup, raisins, sweet cookies, pastries, stewed yellow fruits.