Westward Announces Second Edition of Sourdough Whiskey
Westward Whiskey has announced its third Whiskey Club release of 2023: Westward x Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Whiskey – 2023 Vintage Blend. Created in collaboration with James Beard award-winning baker Ken Forkish, this release marks Westward Whiskey’s second edition of Sourdough Whiskey and is a follow-on to its inaugural 2020 collaboration release.
To create the second edition of its Sourdough Whiskey, Westward partnered with Ken Forkish to incorporate his French Sourdough Levain yeast in lieu of the whiskey’s typical pale ale yeast. While remaining faithful to Westward’s trademark style in all other aspects – from double pot distillation to aging in new heavily toasted and lightly charred American oak barrels – a two-week fermentation process yielded a host of new flavors. This whiskey reflects a thoughtful mingling of four different vintages from across the years, which builds on the success of Westward’s inaugural 2020 Sourdough release.
Bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof), Westward x Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Whiskey – 2023 Vintage Blend is described as having aromas of “rye spice, vanilla wafer, peppermint, and heather honey.” The palate exhibits notes of “creamy butterscotch and minty spice” and has “earthy and herbaceous” qualities. It concludes with “stone fruit, chocolate, and vanilla bean” on the finish.
Westward x Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Whiskey – 2023 Vintage Blend is priced at $99.95 for a 750 mL bottle and is now available for purchase exclusively for Westward Whiskey Club members.
Source: Westward Whiskey.