American Single Malt Whiskey Commision Guidelines and The Westward Way
These are the six standards of identity set by the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission. Westward elevates beyond the standard, reimagining something all its own.
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Made from 100% malted barley.
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Two row barley grown and malted in the Northwest.
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Distilled entirely at one distillery.
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Every drop comes from our distillery in Portland, Oregon.
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Mashed, distilled and matured in the U.S.
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Mashed, distilled and matured in the heart of the American Northwest.
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Matured in oak casks (less than 700L).
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Our barrels are new, lightly charred 53-gallon American Oak.
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Distilled to no more than 160 proof.
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Distilled to approximately 142 proof.
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Bottled at 80 proof or more.
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Bottled at 90 proof/45% ABV.
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At Westward, there are no shortcuts, and therein lies the beauty of our long, slow whiskey making process. The result is a family of bold, robust, award-winning whiskeys.