{"product_id":"westward-pinot-noir-cask-strength-american-single-malt-private-selection","title":"Westward Pinot Noir Cask Strength American Single Malt (Private Selection)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Shelf's next Westward Whiskey Single Barrel is here! \u003c\/span\u003eThe Pinot Noir Cask Strength comes bigger and bolder than their traditional offering with layers of candied orange, cherries, nuts, tobacco, chocolate, toffee and more. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"attributes-item half\"\u003e \u003ch6 class=\"value\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eNOSE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"value\"\u003eLayers of candied orange, plum, cherry, chocolate and toffee.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"attributes-item half\"\u003e \u003ch6 class=\"value\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003ePALATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"value\"\u003eRich and robust with caramel, marzipan and hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"attributes-item half\"\u003e \u003ch6 class=\"value\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eFINISH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"value\"\u003eLingering notes of plumbs, raisins, dried fig and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e125 proof \/ 62.5% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IS “PRIVATE SELECTION”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll products with “Private Selection” in the title are bottles exclusive to Top Shelf Wine and Spirits. Our whiskey-enthusiastic team hand-selects the specific barrel to be only sold here. Each barrel creates a unique taste, so the process of picking a single barrel is complex and distinctive each time. (Tip: if you enjoyed a bottle of our ‘private selection’, that means that you have similar tasting palate to us and would most likely enjoy all of our private selections!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestward began in 2004 with a vision: to make a distinctive American Whiskey inspired by the American Northwest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThough we had always deeply respected the history and tradition of whiskey- making around the world, we sought to make something entirely new and Westward Whiskey was born. At the time, there were only three dozen craft distilleries in the U.S. Today, helmed by Founder \u0026amp; CEO Thomas Mooney, Westward is a proud leader among more than 2,200 producers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom humble beginnings to its impressive footprint today, creating a bold, robust, and delicious whiskey has remained the team’s true passion. For more than two decades, we’ve proudly served as a leading voice for American Whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR BREWING PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt Westward, we’re beholden to whiskey, not the traditions that surround it. This mindset -- to set whiskey free -- informs our process, where we brew like a craft ale, distill like a Single Malt, and age like a Bourbon. We pursue perfection by building flavor in every step of the way. There are no shortcuts in our long, deliberate process, and therein lies the beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe believe flavor is best built in the brewing process\u003c\/strong\u003e. We begin by brewing an artisanal American Ale from scratch, using locally malted barley, ale yeast, and a slow, low temperature fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe believe distilling should amplify flavor, never remove it.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe distill twice in custom low-reflux pot stills that we designed to create a robust spirit, and transform our fresh, flavorful ale into whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe believe time in the barrel should enhance our flavor but never overpower it. \u003c\/strong\u003eWe mature to perfection in new, heavily toasted and lightly charred American Oak barrels selected to accentuate the bold characteristics of our whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe believe mingling best showcases the full spectrum of our complex earthy, fruity and spicy flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e. We mingle our barrels in small batches to achieve Westward’s signature flavor profile – balanced and bold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Shelf Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51380315357397,"sku":"TSW\u0026S_VWS200427028","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/TSproductimagecopy_c78ccf65-9d2f-4a42-b6a9-00101f8c3698.png?v=1744813866","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/westward-pinot-noir-cask-strength-american-single-malt-private-selection","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}