American single malt whiskey distiller Westward Whiskey has launched their third permanent expression and a new look celebrating the brand’s roots in the Pacific Northwest. 

Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask joins the original Westward American Single Malt and Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask, with all three styles now available nationwide. 

“At Westward, there are no shortcuts, and therein lies the beauty. We pursue perfection by raising a world class whiskey through our long, slow, process,” said Thomas Mooney, CEO and Co-Founder, Westward Whiskey.  

Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask is influenced by Oregon’s premier grape varietal: Pinot Noir. This blend of cask-finished whiskeys is created in partnership with a handful of iconic Willamette Valley producers, including Bergstrom Wines and Suzor Wines, among others. 

Westward’s Pinot Noir Cask begins with original Westward American Single Malt, which is made from scratch using Pacific Northwest two-row barley, brewed with American pale ale yeast for outstanding flavor, double pot distilled for exceptional character, and matured in 2-char, kiln dried 53-gallon new American oak barrels.  

The whiskey is then finished for up to two years in French Oak wine casks that previously held Pinot Noir.  

Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) and priced at $89.99.

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The company’s new custom bottle design and logo pays homage to the Westward Whiskey’s Northwest provenance and celebrates the culture, climate, and natural ingredients of the American Northwest.

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“We celebrate the culmination of a project we have worked on for the last two years,” said Mooney.