{"product_id":"westward-american-single-malt","title":"Westward American Single Malt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestward American Single Malt is brewed and distilled entirely in Portland, Oregon — Master Distiller Christian Krogstad's expression of the Pacific Northwest, drawing on Oregon's deep craft-brewing culture to produce a rich, ale-driven American single malt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWestward begins where few whiskeys do: as a fermented ale. Krogstad applies brewing techniques and ale yeast to a 100% malted barley base, then distills and matures the spirit in new American oak. The approach — closer to a craft brewery than a traditional distillery — is what gives Westward its signature depth, layering creamy vanilla and brown sugar over lush fruit and sweet malt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottled at 45% ABV, it is built for slow sipping neat or over a single large cube, where its brewing-driven complexity and oak character show best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant, robust, and fruity with creamy vanilla and brown sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baking spice, lush fruit, and sweet malt.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco, dark chocolate, and leather.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Westward Whiskey, Portland, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Distiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Krogstad\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Single Malt Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% malted barley, ale-yeast fermented\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Westward different from other single malts?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made using craft-brewing techniques and ale yeast on a 100% malted barley base, then distilled and aged in new American oak — a brewing-driven approach that builds its rich, fruit-and-malt character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Westward made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brewed and distilled entirely in Portland, Oregon, under Master Distiller Christian Krogstad.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow do you serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat or over a single large cube to appreciate the malt and oak complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes Westward different from other single malts?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is made using craft-brewing techniques and ale yeast on a 100% malted barley base, then distilled and aged in new American oak — a brewing-driven approach that builds its rich, fruit-and-malt character.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where is Westward made?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Brewed and distilled entirely in Portland, Oregon, under Master Distiller Christian Krogstad.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you serve it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Neat or over a single large cube to appreciate the malt and oak complexity.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Westward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904556208199,"sku":"PE 853507000857","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/WestwardAmericanSingleMalt.png?v=1782426015","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/westward-american-single-malt","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}