Westland Garryana showcases the unique characteristics of the Pacific Northwest through the use of Quercus garryana, a rare oak species indigenous to the region.
Fast Facts about Westland Garryana 9th Edition:
- Style: American Single Malt Whiskey
- Grain Bill: Washington Select Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Pale Chocolate Malt, Brown Malt
- Cask Types:
- Virgin Garryana Oak
- First Fill Ex-Bourbon
- First Fill Ex-Oloroso Butt
- Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
- Age: Minimum 60 Months
- Price: $149.99
- Availability: 6,600 bottles
- Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Burnt marshmallow, biscuit, mocha, almond cream
- Palate: Ground clove, cinnamon stick, faint peppermint, bread pudding
More Details on the Release:
Westland Whiskey is celebrating the release of the ninth edition of Garryana American Single Malt, following the success of the eighth edition, which ranked #3 in Whisky Advocate’s Top 20 Whiskies of 2023. This new release, which carries an ABV of 50% and is priced at $149.99 for a 700ml bottle, showcases the unique characteristics of the Pacific Northwest through the use of Quercus garryana, a rare oak species indigenous to the region. This limited release will be available in just 6,600 bottles, with exclusive access at the Seattle distillery on November 9. It will be available for online purchase on November 11 and hit retailers nationwide on November 15.
The Garryana series, part of Westland’s Outpost Range, is known for its exploration of key ingredients in single malt whiskey—barley, peat, and oak. Edition 9 builds on the success of previous releases by further highlighting the spice-driven notes of Garryana oak, while introducing a new element with the inclusion of Oloroso Sherry casks, marking a departure from the PX casks used in earlier editions. This marks an exciting evolution for Garryana, which has long been a hallmark of Westland’s commitment to the terroir of the Pacific Northwest.
Garryana Edition 9 contrasts and comments on its predecessor. Full-term Oloroso Butts were used and draw an entirely different portrait than the PX of past versions. The dry and oxidized style of Oloroso shows up in a nuanced savory aspect, providing an accentuating conduit for Garry Oak’s direct current. This combination is a first for us and based on how this shaped up – it won’t be the last.
– Shane Armstrong, Master Blender
Westland’s Outpost Range consists of three annual limited-edition whiskeys—Garryana, Colere, and Solum—each designed to showcase the distinctiveness of American single malt whiskey. As a pioneer in the category, Westland is also working toward the official recognition of American Single Malt as its own designation, with the final ratification from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) expected this fall. This underscores Westland’s leadership in the growing American single malt movement, reinforcing its reputation as a key player in the evolving whiskey landscape.
About Westland Distillery:
Founded in 2010 and acquired by Remy-Cointreau in 2017, Seattle’s Westland Distillery brings a new and uniquely American voice to the world of single malt whiskey by exploring possibilities that have been ignored for generations. Along the way, Westland has been recognized as the country’s leading producer of American Single Malt Whiskey and founded the formal establishment of the emerging American Single Malt Whiskey category by starting the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission. While the distillery uses the same basic ingredients and processes used for centuries by traditional Old World single malt producers, it does not simply seek to replicate the results of its Scottish predecessors. Instead, Westland works to create whiskeys that reflect the distinct qualities of its time, place, and culture in the Pacific Northwest. All of Westland’s expressions are distilled at the Seattle distillery from 100% malted barley and fermented with a unique Belgian Saison brewer’s yeast before maturing in one of a variety of cask types, including new American oak, ex-Bourbon, ex-Sherry, and Garry Oak, to name a few.
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