Detailed Description
This is the fourth annual release celebrating Westland Distillery’s Peat Week happening Monday, October 2nd through Saturday, October 7th 2017. This year’s release celebrates the “Peatiest Week on Earth” with three sideshow bottles. There’s Mistress Miasma, The Vixen of Vapor; Phenostrus, The Demon of the Bog; and lastly we have Spinther, The Man of Fire. Similarly to last year, this year’s Peat Week bottling is comprised of heavily-peated distiller’s malt from Bairds. It matures from 36-56 months in five new American oak and two ex-bourbon casks. Bottled at a cask strength of 54.4% ABV, this limited edition release yielded 1500 bottles.
Westland Peat Week 2017 American Single Malt Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: A nose of dried flowers, smoldering peat, and white chocolate.
Palate: The palate swings from sweet to savory. Creamy malt, barley wine, charred wood, hot peat.
Finish: A charcoal smoke finish.
Distillery Information
Based in Seattle, Washington, Westland Distillery boasts a portfolio of superior quality single malt whiskies, crafted in a distinctly American, single malt style. Matt Hoffman, Master Distiller and Co-founder, believes in creating an exceptional product that reflects the Pacific Northwest – one of the best barley growing regions in the world – with its rich, varied landscape and unique microclimate. Westland’s commitment to sustainability is inherent in its core philosophy and strategic business model, which honor land, heritage and patience. It is both avant-garde and traditional in its approach. Therefore, it is careful to maintain its vision when implementing innovative, progressive techniques.
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