Westland Single Cask No. 4443 is a highly limited American single malt whiskey from Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington, bottled at cask strength of 105.8 proof (52.9% ABV).
This cask was hand-selected by Laith Haddad of the Cuban Seed Cigar Co. for a flavour profile designed to pair with premium cigars. Its character is shaped heavily by a sherry hogshead, giving a decadent, lush whisky.
Westland is one of the pioneers of the American single malt category, committed to transparency about its whiskies, their grain and their casks. Its malt-forward house style is built on a five-malt barley bill and Pacific Northwest maturation.
Selected with cigars in mind, it is a perfect gift for the cigar and whisky lover.
Sip it neat alongside a fine cigar, adding a few drops of water if you like.
American whiskey covers a wide range of styles, from bourbon and rye to single malts and light whiskeys, and independent blenders and small producers have made it one of the most exciting categories in spirits.
American single malt whiskey is made from 100% malted barley, mashed, distilled and matured in the United States. A sherry hogshead, a cask of around 250 litres that once held sherry, brings dried fruit, raisin, chocolate and spice, which is why sherried whiskies are such a classic match for cigars.
Single cask bottlings are released at the strength they came out of the barrel, so a few drops of water can help open up the aromas.
Tasting Notes
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Cask: Single cask 4443, sherry hogshead.
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Profile: Decadent and lush.
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Pairing: Selected to pair with premium cigars.
Specifications
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Producer: Westland Distillery
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Style: American Single Malt Whiskey, Single Cask
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Expression / Batch: Cask No. 4443, Cuban Seed Cigar Co. selection
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Proof / ABV: 105.8 proof (52.9% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Sherry hogshead
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Region: Seattle, Washington, United States
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat with a fine cigar. It also pairs with dark chocolate, dried fruit or aged cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who selected this cask?
Laith Haddad of the Cuban Seed Cigar Co.
What cask shaped it?
A sherry hogshead.
Where is it made?
At Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington.
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