Westward Whiskey Pinot Noir Cask, Stout Cask & Cask Strength
Fans of American whiskey would be forgiven for doing a double take: Westward Whiskey now sports a polished new livery along with three new flavour profiles: Pinot Noir Cask, Stout Cask and Cask Strength. These award-winning additions to the Westward Whiskey family were brewed from scratch using locally malted barley and ale yeast, then distilled twice in custom low-reflux pot stills like a single malt and matured in heavily toasted, lightly charred American Oak. Barrels in small batches are mixed to produce the bold, signature profiles with their complex earthy, fruity and spicy flavours. The Pinot Noir Cask features fruity notes of fig and apricot with a dark chocolate finish. The Stout Cask presents hazelnut, honeycomb and roasted barley aromas with an oaky vanilla finish balanced by a hint of mint and citrus. The Cask Strength is recognised by Whisky Advocate as one of the Top Five Whiskeys of 2022, bringing notes of toasted almond and black pepper to the nose and finishing with honeyed, deep fiery malt. Available at www.whisky.sg, The American Club and selected bars.
Dream a little dram: With its gentle clink of ice and swirl of aromatic nuances, a glass of whisky in hand is a luxurious way to end the week
There is something undeniably comforting and indulgent about unwinding with a glass of whisky. Perhaps that’s why whisky sales have steadily risen globally and in Asia, even in the face of negative economic growth. In Japan, the export of whisky overtook that of saké in 2020, and just last year, a cask of rare Scotch whisky from the 208-year-old Ardbeg distillery was sold to an Asian collector for GBP16 million ($27.5 million). Scotland’s leading whisky writer Charles MacLean, quoted in Financial Times, said that the cask was “a remarkable piece of liquid history”, adding that the factors which make a whisky investable are rarity, flavour and variety.
Whether to imbibe for enjoyment or to collect, whisky proves that good taste is well within reach. Here are some new expressions of the liquid amber to treat yourself to.
