Westward American Single Malt Whiskey Rum Cask
- Feb 1
- 3 min read
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY
About This Spirit from the Maker
Source: Westward Whiskey Rum Cask
With a mission to push the boundaries of traditional whiskey-making in mind, Rum Cask marries our founder’s roots in Guatemala, the mindset of the American Northwest, and our world-class whiskey-making. Finished in Magdalena Rum casks, an all-natural, cane-to-glass Guatemalan rum created by the Westward Whiskey team from the finest possible ingredients and a low, slow fermentation process, this American Whiskey offers tropical and fruity notes to complement the signature bold, robust flavors of our whiskeys.
Bottled at 50% ABV / 100 proof
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Clover honey, butterscotch, herbal
Palate: Tropical fruit, white peach, coconut
Finish: Tangerine, molasses, waffle cone
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY
How We Feel About the Spirit
Westward American Single Malt Whiskey Rum Cask (100 Proof): A Bridge Between Worlds
The third Westward bottle we added to the Sipping Room brings a global influence to the lineup. After Pourmore introduced us to the brand through the unforgettable Reserve Bar Top Flight Series Barrel 16, we knew we wanted to explore the full range of Westward’s creativity. That search led us to the Westward American Single Malt Whiskey Rum Cask — the boldest of the trio at 100 proof.
This expression marries the mindset of the American Northwest with the founder’s Guatemalan roots. Finished in Magdalena Rum casks — a cane‑to‑glass rum created by the Westward team using a slow fermentation process — the whiskey promises tropical and fruity notes layered over Westward’s signature malt backbone.
It’s a bottle that feels adventurous, vibrant, and deeply intentional. Even unopened, it hints at a tasting experience that blends cultures and climates in a way only Westward could pull off.
We’re saving this one for the right moment, letting anticipation build the way it always does with bottles that feel special. And based on our first encounter with the brand, we suspect this Rum Cask will only deepen our appreciation for what Westward is doing.
Something tells us this distillery is on its way to becoming a Sipping Room regular.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY
Related Cocktails
The Pacific‑to‑Pacific Old Fashioned
A cocktail that bridges the Northwest and Central America, just like the whiskey itself.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Westward American Single Malt Whiskey Rum Cask
- 0.25 oz Demerara syrup (rich, 2:1)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
- 1 small strip of fresh orange peel
- Optional: 1 drop of allspice dram (just one — it nods to the tropics without overpowering)
Instructions
- Add the whiskey, Demerara syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir until well‑chilled and silky.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large clear ice cube.
- Express the orange peel over the glass, then place it as a garnish.
- If using the allspice dram, add a single drop on top — it will bloom aromatically as you sip.
Flavor Notes
- The Rum Cask’s tropical fruit and cane‑sugar warmth shine through beautifully.
- Demerara adds depth without sweetness taking over.
- The bitters and orange peel frame the whiskey’s malt structure and keep the drink grounded.
- That optional allspice drop? It’s a whisper of the Caribbean that plays perfectly with the rum‑seasoned cask influence.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY
Comments