An intensely sweet aroma, with a whisper of barley but predominantly powerful caramel. Caramel flavors dominate the palate but are less intense than the smell; the body is lighter than I anticipated. It's very sweet, bordering on light, especially compared to their usual robust offerings. A pleasant, light baking spice tingle appears at the end, helping to temper the sweetness, but the overwhelming caramel isn't my preference.
Westland Garryana Edition 9
Whiskey American Single Malt Washington No age statement 50% ABV
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Westland's Garryana series, now in its ninth release, continues to highlight Quercus garryana, an oak native to the region. Maturation involved virgin Garryana oak and first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, alongside Oloroso sherry butts, a first for this series from Westland. This bottling, aged for a minimum of 60 months, has a production run of 6,600 bottles and will be available nationwide starting November 15, 2024.
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Maple and raisin perhaps. Reminds me of a California Chardonnay.
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