Name: Westward American Single Malt Whiskey Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: Westward Whiskey
SKU: 1022218
Price: 70.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7 (174 reviews)

Michael, Jan 18, 2021

Smooth with a nice back. Slight smoke with hints of nuts and vanilla

Richard, Jan 17, 2021

Very smooth, dry, a pleasant taste!

Robert, Jan 15, 2021

What an unusual dram! I’m uncertain, but I’m tempted to buy a bottle to decide whether I love it or not. There’s a very strong taste that I haven’t found in any other whiskey. Maybe it’s butterscotch - more like treacle? First impression was: coffee.

Tate, Jan 11, 2021

It is a excellent US single malt and I will order again.

David, Jan 7, 2021

Very smooth malted barley flavor followed with a very distinct taste of butterscotch. I was unable to detect the cocoa or lemon on the finish. Tasty overall

Joshua, Jan 6, 2021

A fine sipper, probably *very* good in a Manhattan. Spicy, fiery, with a hint of sweetness. Coats the mouth in sweet pepper and corn.

Matthew, Jan 2, 2021

It's pretty sweet, but I really enjoyed this whiskey. I'll definitely be ordering a full bottle of this one.

Michael, Jan 1, 2021

I didn’t get much on the nose, maybe a little floral or fruit. Initial taste was slightly sharp and a little spice. Finish was somewhat grainy and stuck around for a bit. I’m not sure I’ve had an American single malt before; it was enjoyable, but definitely not a favorite taste.

Sarah, Dec 27, 2020

Sweeter but not too sweet. This is a fairly smooth and enjoyable whiskey.

Buddy, Dec 18, 2020

My preference is for heavily peated single malt scotches like Lagavulin and Laphroaig, but I bought this because I wanted to try an American whiskey. I was not disappointed, it does taste very different from what I am used too. It took a few drams (smiley), but I really enjoyed the slightly sweet and smooth taste. I will be buying more for sure.

Greg, Dec 18, 2020

I get a delicious earthiness from this punctuated from a slight bitter citrus note. There’s other things in here that I can’t quite put my finger on but they’re delicious.

Nicholas, Nov 21, 2020

Just okay, too sweet for my taste

John, Nov 19, 2020

Didn’t enjoy the finish. My least favorite of the American trio

Ryan, Nov 8, 2020

Awesome

John, Nov 6, 2020

Enjoyable whiskey. Not too sweet, good texture, notes of butterscotch, lemon, and wheaty goodness.

Daniel, Nov 2, 2020

Fantastic warmth. Baking spice with hints of oak. Bit of a dry finish but not unpleasant.

Ericka, Nov 2, 2020

Dried fruit and black licorice notes just aren’t my thing.

Jamie, Oct 31, 2020

This was my favorite from the new world single malt taster.

Debra, Oct 26, 2020

This whiskey turned me from a wine enthusiast to a whiskey lover. I never dreamed whiskey could turn me away from my first love.

Sean, Oct 29, 2020

This is such an underrated whiskey and barley bomb I love it so much, if your a wine liver they have a very limited pinot noir cask finish that will knock your socks off

Justin, Oct 22, 2020

My wife, who is not a whiskey fan yet, but she loved this one. Extremely gentle with a lot of vanilla. I picked out the dry, but my wife disagreed.

Darren, Oct 17, 2020

Full of flavor that's not for me

Chris, Oct 8, 2020

Sweet, with lingering spice

Ryan, Oct 7, 2020

A full and flavorful whiskey

Duane, Oct 7, 2020

Herbal nose, sweet and fruity and herbal on palate. Short finish. Just a little light for my taste but I can see how others may enjoy it more.

David, Oct 6, 2020

Good, but not great, especially for the price point.

Paul, Sep 22, 2020

Loved it! This was very smooth with nice a finish. Not harsh at all.

James, Sep 18, 2020

Very good whisky, surprisingly so. I like a smooth, somewhat smokey drink, not harsh or chemical tasting. This American Whisky was great.

Jim, Sep 16, 2020

Had it in the Tasting Box. It has a real Bourbon taste, which I should have expected since it's aged like bourbon. Definitely has strong herbal notes. It has a bit of an edge in the finish which I didn't really like. Overall okay, but wouldn't go out of my way to buy it.

Charles, Sep 9, 2020

Had this at the distillery several years ago. VERY happy to be able to source it through Flaviar, since they do not ship to my state. Since this is a single malt, I believe it should be spelled as Whisky, to better denote the true type of spirit. Very malt forward, easy to drink and enjoy with hardly any peat or smoky after taste. Slightly less bite than Glenmorangie and at a better price. Hoping I can keep sourcing this here for many years.

Matt, Sep 2, 2020

This one was a nice treat. Tasted like dessert. I wouldn't mind having a bottle of this one.

Steven, Aug 30, 2020

Unique nose and flavors, but just didn’t do it for me. Would drink it if gifted to me, but I won’t go out and purchase this.

Jess, Aug 29, 2020

Like nothing I've tasted before in terms of whiskey. I love the herbaceous nose followed by sweet butterscotch and not too much heat. I would keep this stocked in my bar for sure.

George, Aug 26, 2020

Really great and unique

Charles, Aug 9, 2020

A GREAT american "Single Malt". Mellow peat and spices. Much more drinkable than most Scotch Whiskeys. Had it in person at the distillery. REALLY glad i can get it from Flaviar since they do not ship to my state.

Alex, Aug 6, 2020

What a solid whiskey. Spicy on the nose but a little sweet. I got caramel on the taste, flavor spiral says butterscotch so not a far leap on me. With cinnamon, oak, and some cherry notes, it's a very bourbon profile but with a single malt mouthfeel.

Nicholas, Aug 2, 2020

Apparently I’m not a single malt guy. Didn’t care for this. Best in the tasting box, but not enjoyable for me.

Mark, Aug 2, 2020

Smooth, soft fruity flavors. Very different from the traditional whiskeys. Clean finish

Doug, Jul 31, 2020

Smooth but a little to spicy for my tastes

Zach, Jul 27, 2020

Smooth, with just the right amount of spice on the back end.

Sean, Jul 27, 2020

Very smooth with a Smokey flavor

Jay, Jul 26, 2020

This was a surprise. The slickness was really enjoyable. I looked for the ginger but could not pull that flavor. I liked this one a lot. Very enjoyable.

Terry, Jul 24, 2020

I love this whiskey, itis an excellent addition to my whiskey cabinet at home. By far the best American Single Malt I have ever had.

guest, Jul 24, 2020

I love the balance flavor profile of this one!

Thomas, Jul 24, 2020

This one keeps getting better and better.

Chad, Jul 18, 2020

The spiciness hits me a bit hard as it first touched the tongue, but then smoothed out for a nice finish.

Jeff, Jul 16, 2020

Imagining myself woodworking with my grandfather, oak sawdust in the air, butterscotch candy on his breath, and me enjoying a chocolate dipped orange candy. Yeah... good stuff.

Blaine, Jul 12, 2020

Nose was easy, sat on the tongue well but the spiciness and cinnamon finish were more then I enjoy. Definitely tasting the Oak, ginger, and dryness from the flavor wheel but really not to my liking. Overall an overpriced whiskey.

Eric, Jul 9, 2020

A solid whiskey... price is a little high compared to other whiskeys in my bar

Mitch, Jul 9, 2020

Love the smoothness and aroma.

Joel, Jul 7, 2020

Very smooth, surprisingly sweet taste as well. Unlike other single malts I've tried. Probably not for everyone, but I enjoyed it a lot.

Ryan, Jul 1, 2020

Smooth

Matthew, Jun 25, 2020

Nice smokey undertone, with a slight fruit on the nose.

Dana, Jun 7, 2020

The flavor was amazing!

Sam, May 28, 2020

Don’t sacrifice the flavor, must be frank neat... words cannot express how delicious

Sunni, May 20, 2020

Really interesting flavor. Ginger, prune, cinnamon red hots, with just a hint of vanilla. Good whiskey if you want something different.

ross, May 18, 2020

Good flavor, a bit nosey.

Chris, May 10, 2020

This was good. It was the most Scotch-like of the New World Single Malts tasting box. It was smooth, but a bit dull. It is sweet with a rich mouthfeel that reminded me of cream soda with a bit of a tea after taste. Good, but I wouldn't pay $71 for it.

John, May 9, 2020

Liked the aroma. At first taste I thought it was pleasant, but the second brought out the herbal taste that lingers through the finish. The more I tasted, the less I liked. Good Single Malt, but not a favorite, I probably will not buy again.

Adam, May 8, 2020

Spicy, fruity, very nice

Dj, May 4, 2020

Fruit with vanilla and honey/brown sugar. Grains with light baking spice and on the dryer side. My favorite out of the American Single Malt tasting.

Jonathan, May 1, 2020

tasty. nice with a bite of cheesecake..

Kerry, Apr 28, 2020

I kept getting notes of honey, even though it wasn’t specified in the description. I enjoyed this one a lot.

Mel, Apr 27, 2020

Off the beaten path in a good way. Not typical but very approachable, which is a home run in these days of small distilleries pushing whiskey that mostly tastes the same. Enjoyed the profile of fruit and then the vanilla-ginger finish.

Brandon, Apr 26, 2020

Not a fan. The nose smelled a bit sour to me. Totally threw off the rest of my tasting for it. My opinion, definitely over priced. I know actual scotch single malts that go for less and taste better.

Bruce, Apr 24, 2020

Smooth beginning and slightly sweet finish. Easy drinker

William, Apr 24, 2020

This was my A vial, the first tasting out of my box. I can honestly say, the scotch I usually drink, The Macallan 12 year or The Glenlivet 15 doesn't hold a candle to Westward Whiskey. A very smooth and mellow taste.

Anne, Apr 24, 2020

Very more-ish. Flavor is SPOT ON. Got it in the whiskey advent calendar and enjoyed it a lot.

Ray, Apr 22, 2020

Had this in my first tasting box and loved it. The best whiskey I've tasted to date. Smooth with a wooden derful flavor profile. I'll be buying g this for sure.

Ronald, Apr 21, 2020

Nice nose,Mellow taste , A dry grainy flavour . Over all I like it.

John, Apr 21, 2020

Sweet. Caramel, coffee, maple syrup

Thomas, Apr 18, 2020

I thought it would taste like a single malt from Scotland, but it's totally different. You can really taste the malt. Good stuff.

Thomas, Apr 17, 2020

Balanced and Bold!

Thomas, Apr 17, 2020

Incredible Whiskey!

Scott, Apr 17, 2020

Enjoyed the smoky aroma and the smooth flavor.

Andrew, Apr 15, 2020

Great beginning taste. Strong after notes. A very good single malt.

Eric, Apr 12, 2020

Good front end combination of flavor, not a desirable after taste.

Sven, Apr 11, 2020

One of my favorites thus far. Good fruity undertones and smooth release of spice.

Christopher, Apr 10, 2020

Very enjoyable! The orange and butterscotch flavors are very prominent up front and the spicy finish that creeps up on you is a nice surprise.

Mark, Apr 7, 2020

Harsh due to strong spicey favor. Tough first sips

Paul, Mar 29, 2020

Liked the warm ness of the spice/cinnamon, barley is a bit sting/berry but may be nice when missing beer but not wanting the carbonation. Not sure I’d spend $70 for the bottle though.

Daniel, Mar 27, 2020

Very smooth and slightly smoky. My favorite from westward so far.

Kelly, Feb 27, 2020

Lots of almonds and cinnamon. Pleasant and approachable.

Trennon, Feb 18, 2020

Well balanced with great flavor and smooth

Philip, Feb 17, 2020

Very smooth. Has an apple and honey flavor to it. Great Scotch.

Anthony, Feb 15, 2020

Normally I am not a scotch guy, but I tried the "New World Scotch" tasting pack, and this was great. I loved the fruity beginning.

Emmanuel, Feb 11, 2020

I loved this one. The butterscotch and vanilla are very forward on the nose and give a nice sweetness to complement the spice and the oak.

Carl, Feb 8, 2020

Loads of malt

Michael, Feb 4, 2020

Very interesting. Definitely a nice whiskey. The mesquite smoke is very different than your regular peaty scotches

Bryson, Feb 4, 2020

Reminded me of cigars, vanilla notes. Loved this. (Neat)

Brian, Jan 26, 2020

Drinks like a rye. It’s OK. Not the smoothest, not too spicy. Had better for the $.

Charles, Jan 25, 2020

Excellent choice. Stood out in the taste box. Smooth with consistent flavor and pleasant aroma.

Randy, Jan 24, 2020

Pleasantly fruity and mild nose with flavor that matches. Smooth and silky on the tongue. The mix of fruit, spice and ginger work well.

Brent, Jan 14, 2020

Vanilla, caramel, spice, pepper,

Taj, Jan 12, 2020

Smooth excellent fruity finish.

Nikki, Jan 9, 2020

Loved this from the tasting box. Has a sweet flavor very smooth and tasty both warm and on the rocks. Highly recommend this as a relaxing drink to sip while reading a good book.

Erica, Jan 8, 2020

Definitely buying this whiskey again. You can sip on this whiskey. There is no need for a mixer, it is smooth and tastes great.

Sylvia, Jan 8, 2020

I really enjoyed this, especially with a little ice. Definitely vanilla and caramel, but I got a little grapefruit at the front. A bit unusual, I’d definitely buy a bottle.

Scott, Dec 29, 2019

I love how the aroma and the long finish both are so earthy. It reminds me that the main ingredients come from nature itself. A nice smooth sipping malt to enjoy during a relaxing evening. I’ll definitely be adding this to my bar and will invite friends to try it themselves. An excellent version of a single malt made right here in the USA... bravo!

Jeff, Dec 29, 2019

Agree with the banana taste, but not terrible. Also easy sipping, overall enjoyable for an American whiskey.

Jeff, Dec 28, 2019

This is one at the very top of my list. There is a lot of complexity without being overly hot.

Matthew, Dec 27, 2019

Not great...sour banana?

Briana, Dec 24, 2019

Big on the barley

Todd, Dec 23, 2019

Grain most noticeable taste. Some vanilla and dried fruit and a little spicy. Not really a favorite.

Liz, Dec 22, 2019

I got a strong note of caramel on the nose with a spicy, metallic and short finish. Very different from what I have tried, just not my favorite.

John, Dec 20, 2019

Doesn’t scream for me. Not sure why. Banana?

Ryan, Dec 17, 2019

Solid example of an American single malt. Light on the nose with malt, vanilla, caramel, and mild oak.

Stefanie, Dec 16, 2019

Spicy, smooth, fruity. I liked it despite the fruitiness to drink as a standalone.

Zachary, Dec 15, 2019

Tastes too much like Bulleit

Matt, Dec 14, 2019

Delicious.

Paul, Dec 14, 2019

Really outstanding; smooth, great barley malt and Carmel/oak/vanilla flavor, some spice, really nice finish, dark chocolate nose - one of my favs from the 2018 advent calendar, ended up buying a full bottle and here it is again in the 2019 calendar

Angela, Dec 14, 2019

Updating previous review: solid whiskey with hints of vanilla and dried fruits

Burton, Dec 14, 2019

I tasted this blind from my Advent Calendar. The aroma was nondescript to me. I picked up some cereal, some vegital notes, and some light orange peel. It is wonderfully silky on the palate. Very nice. The taste was grain heavy, with light fruit in the background. A little alcohol burn. It gets better as it rests on your glass awhile. To me this one does not compete with Scotch single malts.

Brendan, Dec 14, 2019

A sweet fruit with some spice on the nose. On tasting the vanilla really comes through, with more subtle fruit and spice. There is a little underlying burnt sugar, which could be a component to the dried fruit. Overall very smooth and extremely easy to drink. This is certainly one where I would reach for second glass.

Sean, Dec 14, 2019

Nose is harsh. Interesting, just not for me. Barley is super heavy.

Amy, Nov 6, 2019

Smooth and just right!

Anthony, Nov 4, 2019

Very impressed. This is super smooth and a definite win for the American single malts.

Matt, Nov 2, 2019

Nutty, caramel nose. Burnt sugar notes with a tart, caramel apple finish.

Karen, Oct 9, 2019

It’s spicy like a Rye whiskey. It has a warming sensation like Brandy.

Chris, Oct 9, 2019

This is a good whiskey. I like the combinations of flavors. I wish it had more of a pack finish but it is a complex taste that grows with each sip. I will admit this reminds me of the Jameson Castmates. Those are much more affordable.

Ashley, Oct 7, 2019

Great flavor

Ashley, Oct 7, 2019

I got this tasting box for my husband and in laws. All three of them agree that this is the best tasting whiskey. And I am planning to purchase this as a gift for Christmas for them.

Robert, Oct 6, 2019

The fruit and cinnamon on this one are nice. It’s one that I would drink on the regular

Jacob, Oct 4, 2019

Pretty interesting whiskey. Not all that unique on the nose. Sweet on the mouth and goes down smoothly. I didn’t expect the cinnamon to be so prominent. It has a long finish that makes you think you’re chewing big red bubble gum (in a good way).

Robert, Oct 4, 2019

Smooth and surprising. Not overly complex, but has some decent depth. I’d serve it to my wife’s friends from work.

Chris, Sep 22, 2019

Of the three this was my favorite. Loved the aroma of cinnamon. With the fruity and slight vanilla taste. Went down very smooth and dry.

Scott, Sep 16, 2019

It was really smooth

Daniel, Aug 17, 2019

Delicious. Great flavors, very complex.

Daniel, Jul 18, 2019

Goes down nice and smooth, slight dry aftertaste.

Alex, Jun 28, 2019

To quote my wife, “Fireball without the sugar.” An excellent surprise! The forward cinnamon and barley, complemented by the vanilla, give this a wonderful, not overpowering, and incredibly smooth profile

Bruce, Jun 25, 2019

Smooth with a touch of spice and a strong Oak undercurrent.

Chris, Jun 22, 2019

Strong barley taste and hint of chocolate on the backend. Has an overall unique flavor like a stronge ale.

Galynne, Jun 21, 2019

A new whiskey to add to my favorites! Smooth

Matthew, Jun 1, 2019

A bit steep of a price for an awfully muted flavor with an overly malty finish.

Bret, May 27, 2019

My favorite of the trio in sampler! Will be adding it to the rotation.

Mr., May 12, 2019

Lovely vanilla nose. Mild, smooth flavor, and a medium finish with rich notes of chocolate. Subtle and complex, nothing overwhelms

Antti, May 3, 2019

It is an outstanding, balanced, American Single Malt Whiskey with a bold birth; while a full & rich life that leads to a long & dry death.

Mark, Apr 23, 2019

Wow, spicy and smooth. This is a complex whiskey with a smooth finish.

Justin, Apr 6, 2019

Sweet and smooth with bit of spice, nice balance, surprisingly good.

E&J, Mar 30, 2019

Like stranahans better

Chad, Mar 10, 2019

What a flavorful whiskey! From the moment you bring it to your nose until it vanishes down your throat, this whiskey has a sweet and complex array of flavors . I detected vanilla from the start that morphs into spice and apples at the end. For such a young whiskey it has the experience of a much more expensive bottle!

Bobby, Mar 2, 2019

Yummy. Flavorful without being effete

Greg, Feb 16, 2019

I guess I'm the odd man out on this scotch. It smells and tastes like beer. The malted barley leaps out at your nose and it's all I could taste. I don't care for beer at all and was dismayed to taste it in my scotch! Leave it to the Americans to beerify their scotch!!

Erin, Feb 3, 2019

Smooth and amazing!

Robert, Feb 1, 2019

There was a distinct difference in flavor between the sample I received and the bottle I purchased. I'm not sure why that was; but the sample was better. I would've given it an 8/10.

Matthew, Jan 21, 2019

It’s not my thing. Upfront flavors just didn’t do it for me.

Patrick, Jan 21, 2019

not a fan.

chris, Jan 16, 2019

delicious!!!!

Allison, Jan 11, 2019

Nice and smooth, great taste

guest, Jan 10, 2019

I enjoyed this whiskey from the time the bottle was opened. It was smooth and flavorful and if I can find a place in Texas that sell it I will definitely repeat. There are few whiskeys I go to twice as I enjoy the experience of trying new crafts but this is a winner for me. Thanks John Lynch

Brian, Jan 4, 2019

My new go to whiskey

Kori, Jan 1, 2019

Very unique. Excellent finish.

Sunnylee, Dec 28, 2018

Unique, easy to drink. Smoky and slightly spicy. Not my favorite.

Swair, Dec 22, 2018

Great, very different from what I usually find with single malts. The malt and grain in the finish is visible

Alex, Dec 20, 2018

Very smooth and flavorful

James, Dec 20, 2018

Strong and smooth with a spicy finish. I liked it.

Joe, Dec 20, 2018

Smooth strong malt and vanilla with nice spicy finish

Gregory, Dec 20, 2018

This is great

Paul, Dec 19, 2018

Very nice American Single Malt. I'm a big Scotch fan and normally find many American whiskeys a bit one dimensional. This one is very nice. Complex and very drinkable.

Alex, Dec 12, 2018

Definitely taste the malted barley very clearly. Not much smoke to speak of initially, but has an interesting charred aftertaste to it. Slightly spicy in a bourbon-like way. Overall very good.

Stephen, Dec 1, 2018

Smooth, almost buttery finish. Definitely a spicy note. Great on its own.

Ross, Nov 26, 2018

Spicy, sweet, cinnamon, light hint of vanilla on the nose. The same on the palate, with dark, spicy fruits near the end. Long finish.....very sweet, with a little cinnamon, then heavy maple syrup. I tasted all 3 samples neat only....the more they sat, the sweeter they became. This was my 2nd place choice of the 3.

Brian, Nov 15, 2018

Much different than I expected. Definitely had a spicy little touch to it, but went down smooth.

Mike, Nov 2, 2018

Smooth, perhaps a little sweet, but a gorgeous vanilla finish and lingering wafts of coconut. Excellent.

david, Oct 21, 2018

well balanced and smooth

Greg, Oct 13, 2018

The flavor spiral seemed on target with spice and malt up front. Dried fruit is more in the nose. And the dry grain is the definite finish. Enjoyed the tasting. Probably won’t buy it. Of the three samples, in the middle but nothing especially memorable. Price point seems high. Full disclosure: I’m a Scotch drinker with a fondness for peat. Also enjoy good rye.

Matt, Aug 26, 2018

Too much front and back end spice/fire

John, Aug 24, 2018

Too spicy, rough finish. Didn't care for it.

Colleen, Aug 20, 2018

Smooth, fruity and a nice finish.

Kathryn, Aug 19, 2018

Nice caramel notes, but too spicy for our pallet.

Brent, Aug 18, 2018

Good burn in the after.

Edwardo, Aug 8, 2018

really enjoyed the smooth and delicious taste,thumbs up whisky..

Russ, Jun 15, 2018

Really enjoyed the smooth and delicious taste, outstanding whisky

guest, May 19, 2018

Long herbal fade accented with bits of orange peel, butterscotch, cocoa and lemon. Good sense of balance, medium body and a soft feel that fades out dry and chalky.