Westland 3, Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel - ARCHIVED

This cask bottling of unpeated American single malt whiskey, distilled in May 2012 and bottled in July 2015, was matured in a 1st fill WIld Turkey bourbon barrel. It was bottled at a natural cask strength of 62.6% ABV. Cask 189 yielded 150 bottles.

Our tasting notes are as follows:

Color: Green flecked reflected gold

Nose: All at once, notes of honey and salted lemon wedges are presented followed by warming coconut oil and vanilla cream

Palate: Oily yet almost effervescent, flavors of cream and/or sarsaparilla soda are present.  Impressions of fresh grass, white peppercorns and honey dew melon lead into the finish

Finish: Near interminable with hints of sweet coconut rice, honey and a hint of wood smoke.

On the label: Fresh and bright with notes of lemons drenched in warm honey and sea salt. An oily mouthfeel is complimented by flavors of creamsicles, white pepper and a long, honeyed finish.

Founded in 2010 in Seattle, WA, Westland Distillery mashes, distills, matures and bottles American Single Malt Whiskey in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Distilled in the Scottish tradition and matured in the American style, Westland brings a new and distinctly American voice to the world of single malt whiskey.

Westland is firming their position in the World Whisky Category alongside the likes of Suntory, Nikka, Chichibu, Glann ar Mor, Lark and others. 

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