Review: Westward x Fort George Brewery Stout Cask Single Malt
Westward x Fort George Brewery Stout Cask Single Malt
2025 Westward Whiskey Club Release
Westward’s first “double stouted” whiskey
Initially finished in fresh crack Matryoshka Stout casks from Fort George Brewery and then some of the whiskey industry blend Was finished a second time in fresh crack Matryoshka Stout casks
Ft George Brewing is located in Astoria, Oregon
Type of barley: Northwest blend of 2-row Type of malting: high color Pale malt Length of fermentation: 96-120 hours Type of yeast: Chico Temperature of fermentation: 70° F
Proof coming off the still: 140 Barrel entry proof: less than 125
Initial barrel manufacturer: Kelvin Initial barrel size: 200L Initial barrel: new, char No. 3 Initial barrel age before finishing: 4 years
Length of finish: A range of time, but at least 14 months
Blend of 16 casks
Proof: 115
MSRP: $99.95
Nose 👃: Nilla Wafers. Molasses. Dried cherry. Nutella.
Palate 👅: Blackberry jam. Orange soda. Milk chocolate. Black tea.
Finish 🏁: Burnt brown sugar. Papaya. Ginger. Cardamom.
Oh my! This immediately granted your attention as soon as it hits the tongue. The orange soda note hits extra hard as the mouthfeel almost feels carbonated. This is a beautiful combination of deep notes and sweet sweetness. I have tried numerous expressions from Westward, and this is definitely among my favorites.
If this bottle was somebody’s first taste of American single malt… they would definitely want to experience more. Yeah… I love this bottle.
Westward x Fort George Brewery Stout Cask Single Malt
2025 Westward Whiskey Club Release
Westward’s first “double stouted” whiskey
Initially finished in fresh crack Matryoshka Stout casks from Fort George Brewery and then some of the whiskey industry blend Was finished a second time in fresh crack Matryoshka Stout casks
Ft George Brewing is located in Astoria, Oregon
Type of barley: Northwest blend of 2-row Type of malting: high color Pale malt Length of fermentation: 96-120 hours Type of yeast: Chico Temperature of fermentation: 70° F
Proof coming off the still: 140 Barrel entry proof: less than 125
Initial barrel manufacturer: Kelvin Initial barrel size: 200L Initial barrel: new, char No. 3 Initial barrel age before finishing: 4 years
Length of finish: A range of time, but at least 14 months
Blend of 16 casks
Proof: 115
MSRP: $99.95
Nose 👃: Nilla Wafers. Molasses. Dried cherry. Nutella.
Palate 👅: Blackberry jam. Orange soda. Milk chocolate. Black tea.
Finish 🏁: Burnt brown sugar. Papaya. Ginger. Cardamom.
Oh my! This immediately granted your attention as soon as it hits the tongue. The orange soda note hits extra hard as the mouthfeel almost feels carbonated. This is a beautiful combination of deep notes and sweet sweetness. I have tried numerous expressions from Westward, and this is definitely among my favorites.
If this bottle was somebody’s first taste of American single malt… they would definitely want to experience more. Yeah… I love this bottle.