December 6, 2024 (Portland, Ore.) – Westward Whiskey, the pinnacle of American whiskey, introduces its final club release of 2024, Westward Whiskey Oloroso Sherry Cask. Finished in French oak casks first used to age sherry in Spain’s famed Jerez region, this dram delivers. Reaching beyond Westward backyard in the Northwest, they invite tasters to embark on an elevated flavor journey that spans from Oregon to Spain.

Embracing exploration, Westward crossed the Atlantic to curate casks from a vineyard that’s been pursuing sherry perfection for four generations. Just as the American Northwest is the ideal setting for whiskey, the climate of Spain’s Jerez region has made it the perfect place to craft celebrated sherries for centuries. This whiskey enjoyed a two-year secondary maturation in these casks - far surpassing the standard timeframe for sherry cask-aged whiskeys, allowing it to develop toasted, nutty, and autumnal characteristics. The result: a standout take on a beloved finish that melds the best elements of Oloroso sherry and American whiskey.

Westward Whiskey Oloroso Sherry Cask is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), priced at $99.95, and available exclusively to Whiskey Club members. To access this release, join the Westward Whiskey Club, which reaches more than 35 states across the country.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Orchard fruits, orange peel, floral, melon, beeswax

Palate: Vanilla custard, apple blossom, crushed mint, raisin, dates, honeyed figs

Finish: Stewed fruits, vanilla cream, pear, rich malt, toffee

The Westward Whiskey Club
Launched in 2019 and previously available exclusively in Oregon, the home of Westward Whiskey, the Club reaches consumers in more than 35 states -- by far the largest and most national reach from any whiskey distillery. Members are granted exclusive access to club-only whiskey releases, club-only events led by Westward’s team of experts, and fellowship with others who celebrate American whiskey innovation.

Members can choose from two different tiers: Expedition Club and Founder’s Club. Expedition Club members will receive one bottle of whiskey in Westward’s four yearly Club releases (approx. $100 quarterly), and Founder’s Club members will enjoy three bottles per quarter (approx. $300 quarterly). Shipping is included to more than 35 states.

Other membership perks include an annual Westward Experience, a distillery tour and tasting offering an in-depth look into Westward’s four-step production process of brewing, distillation, maturation, and mingling and a guided tasting featuring several expressions of the brand’s award-winning American single malt whiskies. Westward Whiskey Club members are invited to club-exclusive events (including an annual Founder’s Club-exclusive event) and also receive 15% off all classes, tours, ticketed events and merchandise. Expedition and Founder’s Club members receive exclusive distillery access to taste and purchase archived whiskey, rare whiskey the company has laid down in its Library from previous years.

ABOUT WESTWARD WHISKEY
The pinnacle of American whiskey. Westward began in 2004 with a vision: to make a distinctive American whiskey inspired by the culture, climate, and natural ingredients of the American Northwest. From humble beginnings to its impressive footprint today, creating a bold, robust, and delicious whiskey has remained the team’s true passion. For two decades, the company has proudly been a leading voice for American whiskey. Westward’s flagship family of whiskeys –Westward Whiskey Original, Westward Whiskey Pinot Noir Cask, and Westward Whiskey Stout Cask, and Westward Whiskey Cask Strength – have earned high praise around the world, including Double Gold and Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for all four whiskeys, and the distinction of #5 Whiskey in the World by Whisky Advocate (for Cask Strength in 2022). Westward Whiskey is available nationwide and in select international markets. Visit WestwardWhiskey.com for more info, follow along on Facebook and Instagram, and find a bottle near you today.