I was introduced to Westward Whiskey when I visited the distillery in Portland, OR. I was first impressed with the knowledgeable and passionate staff; then I was floored by how incredible their whiskey is. I have always been a fan of malt whiskey and appreciate how balanced and complex Westward is. Its BOLD, with just the right amount of SWEETNESS and SPICE but it doesn't stop there, FRUITY, FLORAL and EARTHY! Be still my heart, this is my favorite whiskey! The Oregon Stout Cask has notes of roasted malt and chocolate, with a beautiful dry finish, a bit more subtle than their core expression, but every bit as delicious! I even joined their Whiskey Club and now have access to rare, special releases. Each quarterly release is better than the last, I can't wait to see what's next for Westward Whiskey!