The American Single Malt spent an additional year aging in mature casks that had continuously housed XO Cognac for more than 40 years.
Westward Whiskey continues to impress with their Westward Whiskey Club limited releases and this final release of 2023 seems to be no exception. Miles Munroe, past guest on Bourbon Lens Episode 155, sought to marry his top of the class American Single Malt with the maturity and complexity of well-aged Cognac. And Westward Whiskey Club members will be the first to taste the results of his labor. I must admit, seeing Baklava as a nosing note has my interest piqued, given that this is one of my favorite desserts. For more details on this limited Cognac Cask release, read on for all the information from the brand.
Fast Facts About Westward Cognac Cask
- About: Westward Whiskey Cognac Cask is a dram that artfully blends the distinct flavors of American whiskey with the refined profile of a well-aged Cognac, one of the world’s most renowned spirits.
- Tasting Notes: Aroma: Baklava, candied ginger, forest floor, cloves, fig jam; Palate: Plum & melon, vanilla bean, apricot, banana bread; Finish: Honeydew, butterscotch, candied nuts, pistachio curd
- Proof: 90 proof/45% ABV
- Pricing & Availability: $99.95, available exclusively via the Westward Whiskey Club (a DTC whiskey club), with shipping to more than 35 states.
Full Details from Westward Whiskey:
Westward Whiskey, the pinnacle of American whiskey, introduces its fourth and final club release of the year, Westward Whiskey Cognac Cask – a whiskey that brings together two of the world’s most beloved spirits.
Westward Whiskey Cognac Cask marries the rich history and flavors of Cognac with Westward’s mission to push the confines of tradition. This exclusive offering spent nearly 4 years in new American Oak barrels before an additional year of aging in Cognac casks that had continuously housed XO Cognac for more than 40 years. Westward Lead Blender Miles Munroe had long been on the hunt for the perfect mature French brandy casks, and this final blend showcases subtle hints of Cognac for a well-integrated and approachable whiskey-drinking experience.
Cognac is one of the world’s most renowned spirits, known for its great history of blending and maturation techniques which create complexity in the final spirit. Finding these extraordinary French barrels was the key to this unique creation, which artfully blends the distinct flavors of American whiskey with the refined profile of a well-aged Cognac.
Master Blender Miles Munroe
Westward Whiskey Cognac Cask is bottled at 90 proof and priced at $99.95. It is currently available for preorder, exclusively for Whiskey Club members. To access this release, join the Westward Whiskey Club, which reaches more than 35 states across the country.
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