March 6, 2025 (Portland, Ore.) – Westward Whiskey proudly introduces its first club release of 2025, Westward x Fort George Brewery Stout Cask.
In its nine years crafting Stout Cask finished single malts, Westward has collaborated with many exceptional breweries, with Oregon’s Fort George Brewery standing out as one of its first and most cherished partners. This release focuses entirely on Fort George’s distinctive style, showcasing the incredible character of their famously delicious Matryoshka Stout. The end result is an elevated American Single Malt and a harmonious expression that celebrates the artistry of both whiskey and beer making.
To develop Westward x Fort George Brewery Stout Cask, Master Blender Miles Munroe led a “double stouting” process, which began by aging mature Westward in freshly emptied stout beer casks before transferring the whiskey into Fort George’s freshly returned Matryoshka Stout barrels to further deepen the whiskey’s rich flavors and aromas. The whiskey reflects roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee, balanced by subtle sweetness and a robust finish. This exclusive Whiskey Club expression is a tribute to the perfect Northwest pairing of whiskey and stout and a celebration of the ongoing partnership between Westward and its brewing collaborators.
Master Blender Miles Munroe said, “At Westward, we continue to honor our history as ex-brewers by developing new ways to express flavors that take Stout Cask further than before. This is new territory for this expression as we focus on one distinct and beloved stout profile and raise the bottling proof to bring balance and more dynamics to the spirit.”
Westward x Fort George Brewery Stout Cask is bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV) and priced at $99.95. It is available now, exclusively for Whiskey Club members. To access this release, join the Westward Whiskey Club, which reaches more than 35 states across the country.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Baking chocolate, dried dark fruits, pastries, biscuits, brown sugar, Almond Roca, Lamingtons
Palate: Dark chocolate, blueberries, orange peel, sweet mandarins, toasted walnuts, hazelnuts, vanilla bean
Finish: Bananas Foster, brown sugar, vanilla bean, rich malted barley, chai
The Westward Whiskey Club
Launched in 2019 and previously available exclusively in Oregon, the home of Westward Whiskey, the Club reaches consumers in more than 35 states — by far the largest and most national reach from any whiskey distillery. Members are granted exclusive access to club-only whiskey releases, club-only events led by Westward’s team of experts, and fellowship with others who celebrate American whiskey innovation.
Members can choose from two different tiers: Expedition Club and Founder’s Club. Expedition Club members will receive one bottle of whiskey in Westward’s four yearly Club releases (approx. $100 quarterly), and Founder’s Club members will enjoy three bottles per quarter (approx. $300 quarterly). Shipping is included to more than 35 states.
Other membership perks include an annual Westward Experience, a distillery tour and tasting offering an in-depth look into Westward’s four-step production process of brewing, distillation, maturation, and mingling and a guided tasting featuring several expressions of the brand’s award-winning American single malt whiskies. Westward Whiskey Club members are invited to club-exclusive events (including an annual Founder’s Club-exclusive event) and also receive 15% off all classes, tours, ticketed events and merchandise. Expedition and Founder’s Club members receive exclusive distillery access to taste and purchase archived whiskey, rare whiskey the company has laid down in its Library from previous years.
ABOUT WESTWARD WHISKEY
Westward began in 2004 with a vision: to make a distinctive American whiskey inspired by the culture, climate, and natural ingredients of the American Northwest. From humble beginnings to its impressive footprint today, creating a bold, robust, and delicious whiskey has remained the team’s true passion. For two decades, the company has proudly been a leading voice for American whiskey. Westward’s flagship family of whiskeys –Westward Whiskey Original, Westward Whiskey Pinot Noir Cask, and Westward Whiskey Stout Cask, and Westward Whiskey Cask Strength – have earned high praise around the world, including Double Gold and Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for all four whiskeys, and the distinction of #5 Whiskey in the World by Whisky Advocate (for Cask Strength in 2022). Westward Whiskey is available nationwide and in select international markets. Visit WestwardWhiskey.com for more info.
