Westland Single Cask Release Cask No. 2949

This is extremely unique. Miles different than the standard Westland offerings, but in a good way. This was a r/bourbon pick and my first bottle purchased from the program. I received one of 283 bottles. It was aged 6 years in a sherry cask. I can’t get over the strong smell and taste of chocolate covered almonds dipped in sugar. It’s all I can think about. It reminds me of a highland scotch. Nose: chocolate covered almonds with sugar. Dried fruit. Crackers. Pungent. Palate: nice medium oily mouthfeel with long linger. same chocolate nutty sugar notes as nose. Slightly astringent. Dry fruit. Raisins. Finish with a pleasant burn. Not too different from nose. A few drops of water doesn’t unlock any new flavors just makes it a bit smoother. I really like this pour but I think it may not be for everyone. It’s interesting and worth appreciating but it’s definitely different.

2nd Westland I've had, ex-sherry single cask from r/bourbon. Maple syrup, brown sugar on the nose. These flavors continue on the palate, with maybe a little raisin and peanut butter on the finish. This is a delightfully rich whiskey, a bit one dimensional, but no real flaws, and a pleasure to drink. Haven't had a lot of American Single Malts, but I've been impressed with this distillery.