Westland Garryana 10 Year American Single Malt Whiskey

A little background

Westland Distillery, a Seattle-based pioneer of American Single Malt Whiskey since its founding in 2010, crafts the Garryana 10th Edition as a hallmark of its innovative approach to whiskey-making. As a founding member of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission, Westland helped establish the category’s formal ratification by the TTB in January 2025. This limited-edition release, with an estimated 4,608 bottles, showcases the distillery’s commitment to the Pacific Northwest’s unique terroir, utilizing rare Quercus Garryana oak alongside other cask types to create a distinctive flavor profile reflective of its time and place.

The Garryana 10th Edition, priced at $149.99 SRP for a 700ml bottle at 100 proof (50% ABV), marks Westland’s first age-statement whiskey, matured for a decade. Its mash bill features Westland’s signature five-malt blend combined with Washington pale malts, fermented with Belgian Saison brewer’s yeast. The whiskey is aged in a combination of first and second-fill Garry oak casks, with supporting maturation in Pedro Ximénez, rum, and ex-bourbon casks, resulting in a bold and complex single malt that highlights the intense flavor compounds of the region’s native oak

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Gold

Nose

Clove, chocolate, lemon citrus, honey, nuts, cinnamon, and creamy vanilla.

Palate

Cinnamon, chocolate, orange citrus, black pepper, raisins, brown sugar, and malt.

Finish

Raisins, cocoa, orange citrus, baking spices, oak, coffee, and malt.

In closing

The Westland Garryana 10 Year stands as a landmark expression of American Single Malt, delivering a bold, cohesive journey from clove-laced nose through a rich, oily palate of cinnamon, chocolate, and citrus, to a finish that lingers with cocoa, raisins, and evolving spice. Its decade in Garry oak and supporting casks yields a complexity and mouthfeel that few whiskeys achieve, proving once again the category’s world-class potential. At $150 and with only about 4,600 bottles available, it’s a collector’s prize and a worthy splurge for those who value innovation and depth—though its scarcity and price will keep it out of reach for many. For enthusiasts seeking a singular Pacific Northwest voice in single malt, this is a bottle that rewards the hunt.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Westland. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached