Westland Peated

Westland Peated
Westland Peated
Spirit Type

American Single Malt Whiskey
Release Date

October 2014
Whiskybase

WB87592
Contents

Introduced in October 2014 as the successor to First Peated, Peated would define one third of the Core Range for approximately seven years. Peated was initially a blend of Peated Malt and Pale Malt aged in new American oak, ex-Bourbon, and ex-Sherry. Sometime in 2016, the Pale Malt was replaced by Five Malt and the ex-Sherry casks were removed from the description. Initially labeled as 2 years old, it became labeled as 3 years old in late 2018 or 2019.

The entire Core Range was discontinued in 2021, and re-categorized as the Heritage Range until existing stocks were sold out.

Specifications (2014)

  • Grain Bill:
  • Cask Type(s):
    • Heavy Char New American Oak
    • Ex-Bourbon
    • Ex-Sherry
  • Maturation Time: 24 Months

Specifications (2016)

  • Grain Bill:
  • Cask Type(s):
    • Cooper’s Select New American Oak
    • Cooper’s Reserve New American Oak
    • First Fill Ex-Bourbon
  • Maturation Time: 24 Months (changed to 36 months in late 2018 or early 2019)

Release Info

  • Release Number: 0011
  • Spirit Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
  • Series: Heritage Range (when discontinued, previously was Core Range)
  • Release Name: Peated
  • Release Date: October 2014
  • Discontinued Date: 2021
  • ABV: 46%
  • Size: 750ml
  • Total Bottled: 3000 (at initial release)

From the Distillery (2014)

  • “In large part, it was our love of peated whiskies that first lured us into this business. And while our Peated Malt expression accounts for just 20% of the annual production at Westland, the first whiff of smoke from the mash tun tends to be the most anticipated moment of the year here at the Distillery. Our peated whiskey is a vatting of two separate New Make spirits. The first is a mash of peated malt, among the smokiest produced in the new world (55ppm phenol content). The second comes from a mash of 100% Washington Select pale malt. When brought together we have a single malt whiskey encompassing a wide spectrum of peaty and smoky flavors without overwhelming the palate. The peat character is sturdy enough to satisfy the cravings of those looking for a solid dose of smoke while the pale malt component contributes grainy and fruity notes for those looking for something more familiar in the glass. Westland’s Peated Malt is filled into a variety of oak, including 1st-fill ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks, encouraging a controlled and even maturation. The result is a flavorful, multi-dimensional yet balanced peated single malt.”
  • “This peated whiskey is a bottling of two separate New Make spirits brought together after maturation. The first is made from a mash of peated malt, among the smokiest found in the new world. The second, from a mash of 100% Washington grown pale malt. When combined we create a single malt whiskey that encompasses a wide spectrum of peaty and smoky flavors without overwhelming the palate. The peat character is sturdy enough to satisfy the cravings of those looking for a solid dose of smoke, while the pale malt contributes grainy and fruity notes that unify the whiskey. Westland’s Peated Malt is filled into a variety of oak, including 1st-fill ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks, encouraging a controlled and even maturation. The result is a multi-dimensional yet balanced peated single malt whiskey.”
  • “Flavor Profile: The nose starts off with crunchy peanut butter, smoldering campfire and honey on a biscuit. The smoke from the campfire leaps out on the initial palate along with pistachio, almond and oloroso sherry. With time, the campfire transitions into smoldering earth and leather on the nose. Over the course of the tasting, the palate moves into dark, earthy herbs and spices. Peat iodine, anise, bing cherry and peanut butter remain on the finish.”

From the Distillery (2016)

  • “This Peated Malt whiskey is a variation on our house style made from a mash of peated malt that is among the smokiest in the world. We combine that with a variety of malt-focused spirits that together create a single malt whiskey that encompasses a wide spectrum of peaty and smoky flavors without dominating the palate. The peat character is sturdy enough to satisfy the cravings of those looking for a solid dose of smoke, while malt-focused mash bills contribute grainy and fruity notes that round out the whiskey. Westland’s Peated Malt is filled primarily into new American oak and 1st-fill used American oak, resulting in a multi-dimensional and balanced peated single malt whiskey.”
  • “Flavor Profile: The nose starts off with a background of nuttiness accompanied by smoldering moss and flamed orange peel. The peat leaps from the palate, expressing campfire notes, iodine, and roasted pistachios. With time, the smoldering moss on the nose evolves into burning embers and roasted plantains. The palate also transitions over time, moving towards significant earth notes, green herbs and increasing iodine towards the finish.”

From the Distillery (2019)

  • “Nose: Nuts, smoldering moss, flamed orange peel, roasted plantains.”
  • “Palate: Campfire, iodine, roasted pistachios, green herbs.”

On the Box

  • “This Peated Malt whiskey is a variation on our house style, made from a mash of peated malt that is among the smokiest in the world. We combine that with a variety of malt-focused spirits that together create a single malt whiskey encompassing a wide spectrum of peaty and smoky flavors without dominating the palate. The peat character is sturdy enough to satisfy the cravings of those looking for a solid dose of smoke, while the malt-focused mash bills contribute grainy and fruity notes that round out the whiskey. Westland’s Peated Malt is filled primarily into new American oak and 1st-fill used American oak, resulting in a multi-dimensional and balanced peated single malt whiskey.”

On the Label

  • 2014: “Our peated whiskey is a vatting of two separate New Make spirits. The first is a mash of peated malt, among the smokiest produced in the new world. The second comes from a mash of 100% Washington Select pale malt. When brought together we have a single malt whiskey encompassing a wide spectrum of peaty and smokey flavors without overwhelming the palate. The peat character is sturdy enough to satisfy the cravings of those looking for a solid dose of smoke while the pale malt component contributes grainy and fruity notes for those looking for something more familiar in the glass. Westland’s Peated Malt is filled into a variety of oak, including 1st-fill ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks, encouraging a controlled and even maturation. The result is a flavorful, multi-dimentionsal yet balanced peated single malt.”
  • 2017: see “On the Box” above

Awards

  • American Distilling Institute Awards 2015 - Double Gold
  • American Distilling Institute 2015 Best of Category
  • American Distilling Institute 2015 Whiskey of the Year
  • American Distilling Institute 2015 Gold Medal
  • American Whiskey Masters 2016 - Master Award
  • Beverage Tasting Institute 2015 - Gold
  • Berlin International Spirits Competition 2017 - USA Peated Whiskey of the Year
  • Berlin International Spirits Competition 2017 - Silver
  • International Spirits Challenge 2016 - Silver
  • International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015 - Gold
  • World Whiskies Awards 2018 - Bronze
  • New York International Spirits Competition 2014 - Gold
  • New York International Spirits Competition 2018 - Double Gold
  • Sip Magazine Best of the Northwest 2017 - Double Gold / Best Single Malt Whiskey
  • Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 - Whiskey - USA, Single Malt
  • Wine & Spirits Wholesalers 2016 Double Gold Medal
  • Wizards of Whisky 2017 Gold Medal
  • Whiskies of the World Awards 2016 Gold Medal

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Tags: Whiskey Heritage Range Core Range Peated Bairds Heavily Peated Malt