The ninth release in Westland's Garryana series continues to put a spotlight on Quercus garryana, a type of oak indigenous to the area. In addition to the virgin Garryana oak and first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, oloroso sherry butts were used in its maturation — a first for Westland for this series. It was aged a minimum of 60 months. Only 6,600 bottles were produced. Nationwide availability begins November 15, 2024. (SRP $149.99)
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Super sweet aroma, a hint of barley but mostly super strong caramel. Caramel flavors are forward on the tongue but not as overwhelming as the smell, body is thinner than I expected. Super sweet, borderline light, especially compared to their usual heavy hitters. There is a nice light baking spice tingle on the tail that helps balance the sweetness, but the huge caramel wave isn't my favorite.
Maple and rasin maybe. Sort of like a California Chardonnay
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