Westward Rum Cask Single Malt whiskey 700ml

Westward Rum Cask Single Malt Whiskey 700mL

Westward Rum Cask Single Malt Whiskey is an exceptional blend of American whiskey craftsmanship and Caribbean influence. Aged in new American oak barrels and finished in ex-rum casks, this 700mL bottle offers a unique twist on the traditional single malt. The rum cask finishing adds layers of tropical sweetness, molasses, and subtle spice to the robust malt character of Westward’s signature whiskey. The result is a complex, well-balanced whiskey with rich flavors and a smooth, lingering finish, perfect for sipping or enjoying in craft cocktails.

• Brand: Westward
• Type: Rum Cask Finished American Single Malt Whiskey
• Volume: 700mL
• ABV: 50%

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: A delightful mix of vanilla, tropical fruits, and rich caramel, with a hint of molasses from the rum cask.
• Palate: Smooth and complex, featuring flavors of honey, toffee, ripe banana, and spice, complemented by malt and oak undertones.
• Finish: Long and warming, with a lingering sweetness and light spice from the rum cask influence.

Key Features:

• Rum Cask Finish: Finished in ex-rum barrels, which adds tropical and molasses notes to the traditional malt character.
• 100% Malted Barley: Made with premium malted barley for a rich, grain-forward flavor profile.
• Balanced Complexity: The rum cask finish provides a perfect balance of sweet and spicy elements, enhancing the whiskey’s natural depth.
• Crafted in Oregon: Produced by Westward, known for their innovative approach to American single malt whiskey.

Other reviews… Building off a 100% malt base, sweet complementary rum flavors add depth to this American single malt. Westward Whiskey is located in Portland, Oregon and specializes in a category of whiskey that’s particularly notable right now, American single malt. Westward offers a variety of finished single malts, including Pinot Noir Casks, Stout Casks, and more. Rum Cask starts with Westward’s Single Malt Whiskey as a base, and then it’s finished in ex-Guatemalan rum casks. Guatemalan rum is distilled from fermented virgin cane syrup, as opposed to molasses, and has a rich history that dates back as far as 1591.

The cane sugar sweetness shows through against the malt base, permeating through the entire whiskey. However, Westward’s base malt maintains the backbone of the flavor profile, and isn’t shy about its malt notes. The rum sweetness works in complement with the malt base – even though they’re two very different flavor realms but somehow it just works. Overall, Westward Rum Cask is a fun, unique combination of flavors that doesn’t taste like any of the growing number of rum finished whiskeys you may find on the shelf. – breakingbourbon.com