90

Score

Westward Oregon Stout Cask-Finished American Single Malt, 45%

Price: 90 Issue: Summer 2020 Reviewer: Susannah Skiver Barton Category: Single Malt American Whiskey

Tropical and floral on the nose, with kiwi, mango, hibiscus, coconut cream, and pistachio and almond halva; add water and a big burst of honeysuckle blooms. There are more tropical notes on the palate: melon, guava, pineapple, and Juicy Fruit, as well as almond, coffee ice cream, milk chocolate, and spice. The mouthfeel is robust, becoming mouthwatering on the finish, which is oak-led but balanced with floral hop character.