Oregon’s Westward Whiskey has created a cult-like following in recent years thanks to the company’s crafting and distilling of exceptional American Single Malts that’s made the company the toast of America’s Pacific Northwest.
Westward, founded by Thomas Mooney and Christian Krogstad and led by charismatic Master Blender, Miles Munroe, is inspired by the unique culture, climate and natural ingredients of the region.
“Westward takes the best of craft ale and whiskey traditions, brewing like a craft ale, distilling like a single malt, and ageing like a Bourbon,” Monroe says.
Westward’s Master Blender, Miles Munroe, talks exclusively to Wayfarer’s James Wilkinson
It’s no surprise with such a high quality that Westward produces that all of the Westward core expressions have earned Gold or better at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, with the Cask Strength crowned Whisky Advocate’s number five whiskey in the world.
To find out more about the company and what makes the releases so unique, Wayfarer TV host and Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, spoke exclusively on camera to Monroe in Oregon recently (and to view the video, click on the YouTube image above).
At the Westward Distillery and Tasting Room in Portland, you can book a tour and meet the talented people behind their whiskey, learn about their pioneering spirit and walk the distillery floor to see first-hand how their unique production techniques and passion make Westward’s releases some of the highest rated American Single Malt whiskies ever made.
All tours wrap up in the Tasting Room for an exploration of distillery exclusives that are not available anywhere else in the world.
In the Tasting Room, you can also purchase limited releases, plus Westward clobber, accessories and cool Portland merchandise.
Open on Monday from Midday-7pm and Thursday to Sunday from Midday-8pm at 65 SE Washington Street, Portland, Oregon 97214, United States.
Getting to Portland, Oregon
WAYFARER recommends flying to Portland, Oregon on United Airlines, which offers daily flights to the Pacific Northwest city from across America (including key hubs Houston, Los Angeles and San Francisco) and around the world.
Book a ticket on the long-haul sector in United’s Polaris Business Class cabin, which features flatbed seats, pyjamas (on flights over 12 hours), all-new Saks Fifth Avenue bedding and onboard amenities from Therabody – including a kit that features an eye serum, face spray, hand cream and cleansing towelette exclusive to United customers – alongside fantastic inflight food and drinks (including an a new, brilliant wine menu), premium noise-reducing headphones and fantastic inflight hospitality.
It’s an exciting time for United, with the carrier dramatically increasing Australian services and debuting new United Clubs across the network.
