CASK NO 52

Written By Ben Harley

SUMMARY

Casks #29 and #52 mark the first in a series of single cask releases from Westland. These bespoke single malt whiskies reveal a truth – making single malt whiskey is part science, part dead reckoning. And while we set out with a clear intention for the style of whiskey we ultimately want to put in the bottle, often times we have to let the whiskey tell us what it wants to be. These single cask releases are illustrations of that principle. Each whiskey in the series is hand-selected by our Master Distiller and bottled at cask strength. Each has proven worthy of its own voice by revealing a unique expression of our house style.

In contrast to Cask #29, Cask #52 is decidedly new world in its design. This is a grain-forward whiskey that highlights the interplay between the rich character of our signature 5-malt grain bill and the big flavors of a fresh and flavorful new American oak cask.

FLAVOR PROFILE

On the nose sweet oak wood stands tall with chocolate wafer crackers, apple cobbler and graham cracker pie crust joining it. The initial palate at cask strength is floral and woody, like an orchard in spring.

The full richness of this whiskey comes with dilution. The nose is reminiscent of Butterfinger bars and red fruits. The oak, while still present, has diminished leaving us with balanced flavors on the palate, most notably with chocolate mousse, raspberry cheesecake and peanut butter.

SPECIFICATIONS

RELEASE No: 0010
RELEASE DATE: July 2014
FORMAT: 750ml
TOTAL BOTTLED: 222
MINIMUM MATURATION TIME: 24 Months
ABV: 61%

BARLEY BILL:

100% Heavily Peated Malt

CASK TYPE:

1st-fill Ex-Bourbon

YEAST STRAIN:

Belgian Saison Brewer’s Yeast

FERMENTATION TIME:

144 Hours

Nutritional Information: (Average representation value per 10g/per 25ml serving) Alcohol (g) 10/9. Calories (Kcal) 69/63. Fat (g) 0/0. Saturated Fat (g) 0/0. Carbohydrates (g) 0/0. Of which Sugar 0/0. Proteins 0/0

Ben Harley

Ben Leoni is a North American Entrepreneur, Designer, and Producer known for his early success in building two millennial-led, new tech and innovation companies.

Ben is a leading digital innovator. A seasoned consultant with over a decade of experience in the design and innovation industry, he has a successful track record of managing change, conceptualizing creative briefs, and delivering growth strategies for brands in both private and public sectors.

As the senior creative at Avi, Ben has led on numerous entertainment and digital experience projects, creating apps, games, films, and interactive solutions for global brands, NGOs, and high-growth startups. 

Driven by an established interest in activism and future concepts, this millennial entrepreneur is just getting started. He leads a creator network that currently spans twelve major cities, and regularly leads on culturally-orientated projects through his work with benleoni.com. Ben also acts as a futuristic consultant to the film industry, and regularly speaks at design conferences, lectures, and entertainment events. 

Specialties: 

Creative Direction
Digital Production
Concept Development
Digital Strategy
Interactive Storytelling
User Experience Design

http://www.harleyoliver.com
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