Westward American Single Malt

Westward 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.

Westward 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.

Bottled 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.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Elegant, robust, and fruity with creamy vanilla and brown sugar.
• Palate: Baking spice, lush fruit, and sweet malt.
• Finish: Tobacco, dark chocolate, and leather.

Specs

• Distillery: Westward Whiskey, Portland, Oregon
• Master Distiller: Christian Krogstad
• Style: American Single Malt Whiskey
• Mash: 100% malted barley, ale-yeast fermented
• ABV: 45% (90 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes Westward different from other single malts? 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.
• Where is Westward made? Brewed and distilled entirely in Portland, Oregon, under Master Distiller Christian Krogstad.
• How do you serve it? Neat or over a single large cube to appreciate the malt and oak complexity.