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Westward Whiskey

Oregon, Pacific Northwest, USA · 2004'den beri

Westward Whiskey is a pioneering American single malt produced by House Spirits Distillery, founded in 2004 in Portland, Oregon. One of the foremost voices in the American single malt category, Westward draws inspiration from Scotch traditions while forging a distinctly Pacific Northwest identity. The production process is notably craft-forward: locally sourced two-row Oregon barley is fermented using ale yeast, creating a rich, malt-forward beer base before distillation. This brewing-influenced approach lends Westward a depth and complexity rarely seen in American whiskey. Aged in new, charred American oak barrels, the spirit develops notes of vanilla, caramel, fresh oak, and subtle tropical fruit, with a warming, approachable finish. House Spirits Distillery has been instrumental in establishing Portland as a destination for serious whiskey enthusiasts, and Westward stands as a testament to what thoughtful craft production can achieve when regional character is embraced rather than suppressed.