Westward Whiskey and The Whisky List have announced the release of Westward Whiskey Single Barrel Selection Oloroso Sherry Cask in Australia.

This sherry cask-finished whiskey bottling was hand-selected by The Whisky List and will be available exclusively at The Whisky Show and The American Whisky Show in Australia.

Unanimously chosen in a blind tasting by The Whisky List’s Tasting Panel of industry experts, Westward Whiskey Single Barrel Selection Oloroso Sherry Cask #22-4 is made at the Westward Whiskey Distillery in Oregon.

Westward Whiskey Single Barrel Selection Oloroso Sherry Cask enjoyed a primary maturation in heavily toasted and lightly charred new American Oak barrels before a secondary maturation in an Oloroso Sherry cask that previously held Palomino grapes and was sourced from a revered fourth generation producer in the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry region.

Bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV) without any additives or colouring, this non-chill filtered whiskey will carry a retail price of $199. And with just 332 bottles available, it is expected to sell out at The Whisky Show.

Westward Whiskey Single Barrel Selection Oloroso Sherry Cask #22-4 will be revealed at The Whisky Show’s throughout Australia ( Perth 22 June, Melbourne 6 July, Canberra 20 July, Brisbane 14 September ) and American Whiskey Show in Sydney on 24 August.

The Whisky List’s Oliver Maruda said: “We’ve been big fans of Westward for several years now. This is our second single cask we’ve selected from their distillery and incredibly excited to be one of the first in the world to bottle an exclusive single barrel of Oloroso Sherry cask from Westward.

“Aussies love a big, sherry monster, so we know this one will be an instant hit with The Whisky Show crowd. On the first sip you’re instantly welcomed with a face full of candied cherries, with waves of papaya and peaches. The finish has significant
legs thanks to the glorious ABV of 55%, waves of dark chocolate and subtle sweetness of Oloroso Sherry. This is peak American Single Malt Whiskey. Absolutely delicious.”

Westward Whiskey Master Blender Miles Munroe said: “It was an honour to work alongside the team at The Whisky List again to introduce this special and highly limited bottling.

“This Oloroso cask influence showcases our commitment to sourcing the finest possible ingredients from unmatched producers around the world while leaning into the incredible aging environment here in our home in the American Northwest.

“I picked these Oloroso casks because I knew exactly which sherry producer they were coming from, and the quality did not disappoint. We rarely release any sherried single malt, in fact this is only the second time in our history so don’t miss this chance.”

Westward Vice President Kelly Woodcock visited Australia in May to introduce whiskey lovers to the limited edition spirit during a masterclass at Eau De Vie bar. While the spirit has a high ABV, it is beautifully balanced and approachable, featuring honey and walnuts on the nose and a finish redolent with spices and dark chocolate.