Westland Garryana 2019 American Single Malt Whiskey 750ml

This whiskey gets its name from Quercus garryana, the Latin name for Garry Oak found in the Pacific Northwest, though the actual oak is only used to mature 21% of the final whiskey with the rest in a combination of new and used American White Oak (Quercus alba). That’s enough to have a major impact on the whiskey, though, with a very aromatic nose full of apricot jam, oak, vanilla, and honey. The taste has apricot jam, clove, white pepper, vanilla, and honey notes with a touch of oak in the background. The finish is long with a good spiciness, oak, and once again…apricot jam. A very unique single malt.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE:

Custard, blackberry syrup, dulce de leche, slightly savory.

PALATE:

Dried blueberries, fudgesicle, fresh oak, grilled plum.

COOPERAGE:

Ex-Rye (29%), Ex-Bourbon (29%), Garry Oak (19%), PX Hogshead (16%), Refill Garry Oak (7%)
TOTAL BOTTLED: 3,750
FORMAT: 750ml
YEAST STRAIN: Belgian Brewer’s Yeast
CASK MATURATION TIMES: 44–75 Months