{"product_id":"westward-american-single-malt-stout-cask-750ml","title":"Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWestward Stout Cask is an American single malt whisky from Portland, Oregon, made from Westward Whiskey Original and then aged for a year in casks seasoned with stout, bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor nearly a decade, Westward has traded its freshly emptied barrels with brewing collaborators, who season them with stout before returning them; breweries such as Breakside, Fort George, Ex Novo and Migration have taken part. Westward begins as a fermented ale, brewed from 100% malted barley with ale yeast, then distilled and matured in new American oak, and the stout finish pushes the boundaries of flavour while accentuating its signature toasty character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aroma brings hazelnut, honeycomb and roasted barley. The palate offers milk chocolate, banana and almond toffee, and the finish shows oaky vanilla, chocolate almond, mint and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA whisky with deep Pacific Northwest brewing roots, it makes a fine gift for whisky and craft beer lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican single malt is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery in the United States, distilled in pot stills and matured in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStout is a dark beer brewed with roasted malts; casks that held it pass on notes of coffee, cocoa and toasted grain to the whisky they finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermenting with ale yeast before distillation gives Westward a fruity, rich base, which the stout casks deepen with roast and chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hazelnut, honeycomb and roasted barley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk chocolate, banana and almond toffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaky vanilla, chocolate almond, mint and citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Westward Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Single Malt Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stout Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e New American oak, then one year in stout-seasoned casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portland, Oregon, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a little water. It pairs with chocolate desserts, banana bread or a stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor one year in casks seasoned with stout by brewing partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePortland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHazelnut, honeycomb, milk chocolate and almond toffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023411245365,"sku":"VWS_7463","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-12658.webp?v=1793655694","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/westward-american-single-malt-stout-cask-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}