Westland Garryana Edition 8 (2023)

Westland Garryana Edition 8

Spirit Type	American Single Malt Whiskey
Release Date	TBD
Whiskybase	WB243678, WB255821

Contents

Specifications

Vatting of twenty three casks:
- 45% (6 casks): Five Malt in Pedro Ximénez Butt (500 litter), 6-8 years
- 23%: Garryana 7 in Garryana oak, Washington State red wine (Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon), Ex-Bourbon, 3-7 years
- 19%: Washington Select Pale Malt in New Garryana oak, 4 years
- 13%: Golden Promise Malt - 4 years in Ex-Bourbon, 3 years in New Garryana oak
Maturation Time: 4-8 Years Old

“Garryana the eight furthers the Garry Oak vs. Pedro Ximénez frame. The fourth edition heaved hogsheads both finished and full. Year six rode refill PX butts. This year, the PX casks used were filled in 2014 & 2016 and escaped a ‘Sherrywood’ fate. The elder butts present developed floral notes and tempered sweetness. This character fits well with the prominence of Garry oak painted on pale malt. Another theme revisited is the folding in of a past vatting - the very recent past. Close to a quarter of the vatting is Garryana 7, which gave structure and connected some disparate notes. In conclusion, Pedro and Garry are no doubt friends.”
“The 8th Edition of Garryana stands as another step forward in our exploration of Garryana oak. This release combines the sturdy and savory spice qualities of Garry Oak with the rich and dark fruit tones from Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and Washington State red wine casks. Garryana 8 showcases the potent spice notes of Garryana oak while working with wine cask finishes to create a floral and rounded sip.”
Tasting Notes
- Nose: “New leather, brown sugar butter, dried rose, plum.”
- Palate: “Brown bread, almond croissant, semi-sweet chocolate.”

“Charting Our New West: For centuries, a well-charted tradition in whiskey has established a covenant about how it is made. But there is another, decidedly American, tradition to uphold - to challenge accepted conventions with the conviction that there is always more to be discovered. We believe that the world of whiskey is not flat and that it is time to step beyond what we have inherited. We find ourselves at the edge of a new frontier, but the edge is not the end of what we know, it is just the beginning of what we have yet to explore. Garryana pursues true provenance with the introduction of an entirely new species of oak to the world of whiskey. In our work we create a record of the oak’s distinctive characteristics and reveal unique expressions of Pacific Northwest terroir. Each release marks a new outpost in our ongoing exploration of the vast frontier of whiskey. Our West Is Whiskey.”