Westward Whiskey Unveils Milestone, Limited-Edition Luxury Single Malt

Posted on by Scott Dilley

Fast Facts About Milestone:

  • Style: American Single Malt
  • Aging: Solera barrel system
  • Details: Westward Whiskey Milestone is the distillery’s inaugural annual luxury release. Milestone is crafted from a twenty-one barrel Solera system that includes some of Westward’s oldest whiskeys. Each year, they will draw off just a small fraction of this whiskey for their annual release, replacing it with something unique from the barrel house, beginning this fractional blending once again.
  • ABV: 43% ABV (86 proof)
  • Tasting Notes:
    • Aroma: Candied citrus, heather honey, toasted almonds, toffee
    • Palate: Raisin and plum, light butterscotch, cinnamon spice and walnuts 
    • Finish: Brown sugar, baking spices, rich dried fruit with lingering vanilla
  • SRP: $250
  • Packaging: Each custom bottle of Milestone is individually numbered in an elegant gift box. Each gift box contains an individually numbered bottle and unique registration code to join the new “Milestone Society”.
  • Availability: Available to the public on November 8 at www.westwardwhiskey.com.

Full Details on Milestone Limited Edition:

Westward Whiskey, the pinnacle of American whiskey raised from the elements of the Northwest, proudly unveils Westward Whiskey Milestone®. The award-winning producer has launched its first-ever annual luxury release, which will evolve and change with each year. By far the most ambitious, limited, and exclusive whiskey they have ever crafted, this intricately complex expression is a Milestone for Westward and triumph in American whiskey.

Westward Whiskey Milestone showcases Verum Factum, their maker’s knowledge gleaned through years of experience. With Milestone, they have drawn from Old World winemaking, distilling, and maturation traditions, bringing them to life in an entirely new way – one that had yet to be applied to American whiskey, until now. 

Westward Whiskey Milestone is crafted from a twenty-one barrel Solera system that includes some of their oldest and most precious whiskeys and a long, slow proofing process. Together, these techniques raise this whiskey to showcase the full spectrum of nearly twenty years of expertise and work. Westward Whiskey Milestone reflects more complex aromas, a long, lingering finish, and unparalleled depth of flavor while still allowing Westward’s signature fruity notes to shine. 

Under the guidance of Master Blender Miles Munroe, the company will draw off a small fraction of this whiskey for each annual release, replacing it with something unique from the barrel house.  This fractional blending and meticulous proofing process will continue year after year. 

For nearly twenty years, we have pushed the boundaries to elevate American whiskey. Harnessing this maker’s knowledge, we challenged ourselves to explore what the ultimate expression of Westward Whiskey could be. Milestone is our masterpiece – a truly special whiskey that celebrates the legacy of our past and the promise of our future.

Thomas Mooney, Founder & CEO, Westward Whiskey 

With Milestone, we have selected our most distinctive whiskeys and crafted a 21-barrel Solera system of slow-proofed spirit that will continue to evolve over time to ensure our story and vision will also progress into the future. Pulling from the archives, we have integrated some of our oldest whiskeys with a selection of beautiful wine and wood finishes, both from our home near in Willamette Valley and from coveted winemaking regions around the world.

Miles Munroe, Master Blender, Westward Whiskey

Each custom bottle of Westward Whiskey Milestone is individually numbered and is accompanied by an elegant gift box inspired by the company’s Northwest heritage. Each gift box contains an individually numbered bottle and unique registration code.

Milestone Society Membership

Included with each purchase is a printed invitation to join the Milestone Society, the company’s invitation-only community of enthusiasts, open exclusively to bottle holders. To register and join, consumers will scan an enclosed QR code and share some basic information. Benefits include more information on the making of Milestone, notifications for future limited Westward releases, and access to exclusive events across the country. 

For more details and to purchase a bottle on November 8, head to www.westwardwhiskey.com.

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