The Taste of the West

Westland Flagship American Single Malt is the brand’s signature expression, it represents everything that Westland stands for. 

Taking an untraditional approach and having a passion for innovation – so integral to the spirit of the Pacific Northwest – allows a complexity of flavour to shine through.This pour encapsulates how working closely with farmers, using the best ingredients of the region, and understanding the climate of the Pacific Northwest, brings a fantastic flavour to the whiskey.

“What is really exciting about Westland Flagship, as someone who works with flavor, is I get to display it in a variety of different ways – the cocktails we get to create pull out those classic golden notes, but it also has an incredible roasted note, an elegant fruitiness, and tropical accents. You get the high-low contrast of flavours”

- Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan

The Taste of the West is: 

Rounded, malty, and has a rich honeyed flavor from the locally grown barley. It has a complexity that develops as you drink, because of the Saison yeast, and low and slow fermentation approach.

There is a sweetness and a touch of vanilla, like bourbon, from the American oak. And a gentle intricacy of flavors from the ability to age for longer in the wet, humid climate of the PNW.

The flavor works well with others, giving bartenders the opportunity to be creative when designing cocktails

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In their Flagship whiskey Westland mine the vast array of incredible whiskey in their rackhouses to create a remarkable single malt that expresses the essence of Westland as a distillery and affirms the arrival of American Single Malt on the global stage.

What goes into Westland Flagship:

What is in Westland Single Malt?

  • In contrast to most distiller’s yeast, our Belgian Brewer’s yeast is a noticeable and enjoyable departure that brings an array of fruity ester notes to the final whiskey.

  • We wouldn’t consider our flagship single malt a “peated whiskey” per se, but incorporating a small amount is a creative way to extend the finish.

  • Our signature mash bill featuring kilned and roasted malts showcases the wide spectrum of flavors that malted barley can bring to whiskey.

  • Our use of virgin oak is typical of American whiskey making but practically unheard of in the Old World and leaves an undeniable mark on the final flavor.

  • While certainly not the defining characteristics of our flagship expression, a touch of rich sherry-matured whiskey helps to create a round and luscious mouthfeel.