Westland Colere Edition 2 American Single Malt Whiskey from ’s commitment to the grain being the hero of this whiskey landed on my desk at 50% ABV, carrying a $185 (Includes WA state sales tax) price tag. Here is what I found.
Nose
A polite hint of honey and vanilla. Although I rarely land squarely in-line with notes from the distiller, this time I did with lemon peel. Overall, a lovely and mellow nose.
Palate
Out of the gate, the predominant flavor is the malted barley, and its unique profile is likely owed to its status as a rare varietal. The mid mouth is leather and dark chocolate transitioning into a little alcohol heat on the tail end, but in a very pleasant way.
Finish
As detailed in the Vital Stats section, this whiskey is aged in only used barrels to relegate the oak influence to a supporting role and focus the attention on the grain itself. I highlight this again to illustrate the distillery’s commitment to the grain being the hero of this whiskey.
The Bottom Line
Westland Colere Edition 2 American Single Malt Whiskey is a perfectly respectable whiskey that does what it sets out to do. At $185 (Includes WA state sales tax), the value is reasonable — it will not blow your mind, but it will not disappoint you either. A reliable choice.
