Slightly reminds me of a certain winter bottling but is more approachable. It has a dark sweetness and a bit of a smoky intensity, more than what was initially suggested. It fades to a nice, albeit somewhat short, finish. UPDATED REVIEW: After spending more time with it, it's better than my first impression. With the addition of the absolutely delicious stout beer on the finish, it's a unique combination of flavors that has impressed everyone I've shared it with.
Westland Black Raven Cask Exchange 2
Whiskey American Single Malt Washington No age statement 50% ABV
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About this bottle
The second release in Westland Distillery's Cask Exchange series, this American single malt involved aging whiskey in barrels previously used by Black Raven Brewing Co. in Redmond, Washington. The brewery had used two barrels for a stout and two for a kriek-style beer before the distillery matured its whiskey in them for 53 to 80 months. Production was limited to 952 bottles, exclusively sold at the Seattle distillery starting in March 2019.
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The stout aroma is definitely present. I was surprised by its smoothness. This is a quality bottle. While a bit pricey, it justifies the cost due to its unique character. I suggest trying this one.
Vanilla is certainly present. It's also intriguing because it has a stout-like character without tasting like beer itself. (If that makes any sense.)
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