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Whiskey Review: Westward Whiskey Vienna Malt

We review Westward Whiskey Vienna Malt, distilled from an "accidental" delivery of two-row Vienna malted barley to the distillery instead of its usual two-row pale.

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Westward Whiskey Vienna Malt review

Tasting Notes

About:

American single malt distilled in May 2019 from a mash bill of 100% 2-row Vienna Malt influenced by Chico yeast; bottled at 90 proof and priced at $99.95.
Appearance:
Nothing is untypical about the warm golden amber color in the glass, reflected with solid legs and decent viscosity.
Nose:
The initial aromatics in this suggest I’m about to drink a whiskey I should be enjoying around Oktoberfest time. Rich malted barley, toasted almond, a slight vanilla nod, chestnut, yummy sasparilla, and a drift of oak.
Palate:
This drink is clean and balanced in a way that almost makes you forget you are drinking an alcoholic beverage. The Vienna malt aspects of this would pair so well with a range of fall-forward cuisines, which is to say there’s roasted chestnut, a little bit of pumpkin pie, some malt sweetness, a fall spice touch, a vanilla tug, just a dip of oak, and a swag of maple candy.
Finish:
It is a pleasant and admirable finish, offering a little fall sweetness and spice that travel nicely into a moderate end.
Comments:
If you’re looking for a fascinating “accident” turned into an outstanding American single malt, go no further than this whiskey. It hits all the right marks for being a classic alternative to the traditional Westward style.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

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