Westland Coldfoot

Westland Coldfoot
Westland Coldfoot
Release Date

February 2020
Spirit Type

American Single Malt Whiskey
Whiskybase

WB156907
Contents

A partnership with Filson (an outdoor gear company founded in 1897 in Seattle), Coldfoot was another blend of the original Westland grainbills (Five Malt, Pale Malt, Peated) and cask types (ex-bourbon, new American oak, oloroso sherry). Each bottle was packaged in a Filson canvas bag tied with a strip of leather.

As part of the promotion, Filson released a series of co-branded t-shirts, caps, stickers, a pullover hoodie, and a stoneware shot glass.

Specifications

Release Info

  • Release Number: 0139
  • Spirit Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
  • ABV: 50%
  • Size: 750ml
  • MSRP: $99.99
  • Total Bottled: 978

From the Distillery

  • “The first edition of Coldfoot American Single Malt commemorates the spirit of exploration and those places where independent paths come together to revel in the journey. Combining several signature elements of Westland’s house style into one bottle, this whiskey marks a moment in time and serves as a milepost in an ongoing expedition into the unknown possibilities of single malt whiskey in America.”
  • Tasting Notes
    • Flavor Profile: “On the nose dried apple slices and walnuts lead before dessert notes of waffle cone and whipped cream join in. The palate is rich and complex with more creaminess, dried blueberry, and cacao but also deeper notes of marble rye and espresso.”

On the Label (First TTB Submission)

  • “Follow The Lonely Trail
    There are strange things done in the midnight sun
    By the men who moil for gold;
    The Arctic trails have their secret tales
    That would make your blood run cold”

On the Label (Second TTB Submission)

  • “Follow The Lonely Trail
    In 1897 two thousand hardy fortune seekers broke from the stampede to Dawson and followed their own lonely trail 175 miles above the arctic circle to remote Coldfoot, Alaska. Only 200 held on to stake their claim. They stayed not for the gold, which waws scarce and hard won, but for total indepence and clarify of purpose.
    For Westland and our partners at Filson, these determined few are representative of our shared belief in one’s steadfast commitment to their own path, and that the integrity of their work and the depth of their experience is its own reward. This whiskey serves as a tribute to their unrelenting spirit, and as an inspiration to endure.
    “Go forth to the highest North till a lonely trail ye find;
    Follow it far and trust your start, and fortune will be kind.””

Databases

Reviews

Events

  • February 21, 2020: Coldfoot Release Event at Westland
  • February 27, 2020: Coldfoot Release Event at Filson (Portland)
  • March 12, 2020: Coldfoot Release Event at Filson (Boston)
  • March 19, 2020: Coldfoot Release Event at Filson (New York City)
  • April 27, 2024: Westland Vintage Single Cask Market - a few bottles were available for sale

Archivist’s Notes

  • “After Winter 2016 and Reverie Fig 1, we have Coldfoot. Again bringing together the core mashbills (Pale Malt, Five Malt, Bairds Heavily Peated Malt) and the core cask types (new American oak, sherry casks). Yet again, we don’t know the exact proportions of the blend. But for those who are paying attention, Coldfoot clearly points back to Winter 2016 but also points the way forward.
    For tasting, compare to Winter 2016, Reverie Fig 1, Winter 2025, and finally Flagship.”
Gallery
Westland Coldfoot Whiskey Sell Sheet

Sell sheet

Westland Coldfoot

Bottle (front)

Westland Coldfoot (back)

Bottle (back)

Westland Coldfoot (in bag)

In Filson bag

Westland Coldfoot (bottle + bag + papers)

Bottle, bag & papers

Westland Coldfoot Whiskey Insert Card (Inside)

Insert card (inside)

Westland Coldfoot Whiskey Insert Card (Outside)

Insert card (outside)

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