#20 WESTLAND - POCKET POUR
Smoke, shaped by the Pacific Northwest.
Smoked using local Washington State peat, this American single malt layers herbal, coastal smoke over honeyed sweetness and ripe fruit - an expressive take on smoke that could only come from the Pacific Northwest.
KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE
AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY
Only 306 bottles created
Cask: Ex-Bourbon
Distilled: 11/11/2017
Bottled: 13/01/2025
53% ABV / 3CL
Non-chill filtered and no caramel colouring (ever!)
TASTES LIKE
FLAVOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Acacia honey
- Creamy peanut butter
- Grilled peaches
- Beach bonfire
- Sea breeze
FLAVOUR DEEPDIVE
This whisky opens with soft, herbal smoke - more forest floor than fireplace - lifted by acacia honey and creamy, nutty richness. Grilled peaches bring ripe fruit sweetness through the mid-palate, while a gentle coastal salinity emerges on the finish. The smoke lingers delicately, fresh and savoury rather than heavy, leaving a clean, expressive close that invites slow sipping.
WHO IS THIS WHISKEY FOR?
For American whiskey fans and drinkers who enjoy a wisp of smoke without heavy peat.
If you love flavour-led whiskies with a strong sense of place, and are curious about smoke beyond Scotland, this is a compelling choice.
MUSIC TO SIP TO
Whether you’re unwinding solo or pouring a few drams with friends, THIS PLAYLIST is inspired by the misty forests, mountain trails, and wild coastlines of the Pacific Northwest. The perfect backdrop to sip, slow down and dream of your next hiking adventure with.
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WHY WE CHOSE THIS CASK
We love exploring how the source of that smoke can capture a sense of place, and Westland’s use of local Washington State peat, harvested from the Olympic Peninsula, gives a fresh, herbal, and earthy depth unlike anything from Scotland or Ireland. Rich in moss, sage, and wild botanicals like Labrador Tea, this peat brings a subtle floral lift - hints of lavender, herbs, and soft earth that make its smoke character uniquely Pacific Northwest.
This cask - the first single cask ever released outside their award-winning Solum range - offers a rare opportunity to experience that same DNA in its purest form. Smoky, savoury, and layered with sweetness, it’s a whiskey that carries the wild, rugged energy of the Pacific Northwest - and with just 306 bottles, a fleeting opportunity to taste the region in a glass.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
This whiskey was MADE for a beer pairing. Especially as we’re sipping it in autumn, when the nights are a little colder and we’re looking for a more warming, comforting serve.
We’re pouring ours alongside Good Chemistry’s Heartland Rock, a modern American Pale Ale that sits somewhere between the coasts - hazy, juicy, and smooth, with pithy orange and pine from classic US hops. Easy-going, but with a little attitude - just like this whiskey.
We also love it with a crisp, low-ABV Small Beer Co Pale Ale, which lets the smoke and tropical fruit shine.
THE DISTILLERY IN 60 SECONDS
Westland Distillery was founded in Seattle in 2011 with the aim of creating an American single malt defined by its environment. As a founding member of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission, Westland has played a key role in shaping and legitimising the category - officially recognised in 2025.
We chose this cask because it captures Westland’s philosophy perfectly: local ingredients, thoughtful production, and a clear expression of the Pacific Northwest - smoky, savoury and unmistakably of its place.
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