Westward Whiskey Club 2023 Release, Two Malts Rye: Reviewed

Westward Whiskey is known for being a leader in the American Single Malt Whiskey world and their Whiskey Club is your chance to try some of their innovative, unique, and experimental whiskies. “Two Malts Rye“, the second Westward Whiskey Club release of 2023 features a mashbill incorporating 12% malted rye grain in addition to Westward’s Pacific Northwest malted barley. While this release may or may not meet any official designation for “American Single Malt Whiskey” (whenever that day comes), we couldn’t be more excited to check this one out for review. For more details on Westward Whiskey, their exclusive Whiskey Club, and some of its unique releases, check out their latest press release in our archives. A big thank you to the brand for sending us this whiskey with no strings attached so we could taste this release.

About the Two Malts Rye:

Style: Two Malts, American Whiskey
Age: Undisclosed, Distilled in July 2018
Proof: 90. (45% ABV)
Mashbill: 12% malted rye and 88% Pacific Northwest malted barley
Availability: Limited to Westward Whiskey Club Members Only
Price: $99.95

Scott’s Tasting Notes:

Nose: chocolate malted milkshake, evergreen tree, nutty, and citrus
Palate: orange cream, vanilla cookies, and a lingering woody spiciness in the back palate.
Finish: Finish was a bit tannic and spicy but left me with a nice burnt orange peel/oil note.

Closing Thoughts

It is exciting to see the unique whiskies coming out of Westward Whiskey and their Whiskey Club limited releases. This one is no exception and one that I will gladly pour for friends who want to dabble in single malt and malted grain whiskies. If you haven’t tried any of the Single Malts or “Two Malts” from Westward, what are you waiting on? Check out our podcast with Westward back on Bourbon Lens Episode 155.

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