{"product_id":"westward-switchback-barrel-s1b17-american-single-malt-750ml","title":"ReserveBar Westward Top Flight Series 1  Single Barrel #17 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestward American Single Malt Switchback Barrel S1B17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exclusive ReserveBar Topflight Series single-barrel selection that pushes American Single Malt into unusually experimental territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this one-of-a-kind whiskey takes its name, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Switchback,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the remarkable journey of the barrel used to mature it. The cask was originally used to age Westward Whiskey for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then held \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAviation Old Tom Gin for one year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before traveling to Breakside Brewery, where it aged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIPA for 10 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The barrel eventually returned to Westward, where it was filled with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo-year-old Westward Single Malt and matured for an additional four years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat unconventional cask history creates an expressive profile unlike a traditional American Single Malt. Aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus, botanicals, honey, dark chocolate and malt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lead into a palate of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espearmint, wildflowers, cardamom and pastry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The finish brings together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehazy IPA character, mint, warm sourdough, orange citrus and caramel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopflight Series 1, Barrel No. 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this limited 750ml release is presented at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e119.05 proof (59.525% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the intensity and individuality of this singular barrel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Westward Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switchback Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ReserveBar Topflight Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Series 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No. 17 \/ S1B17\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Single Malt Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Malted Barley\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 119.05\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 59.525%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Westward Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portland, Oregon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestward Whiskey — 4 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAviation Old Tom Gin — 1 year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreakside Brewery IPA — 10 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled with 2-year-old Westward Single Malt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional maturation — 4 years \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Citrus, botanicals, honey, dark chocolate and malt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spearmint, wildflowers, cardamom and pastry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hazy IPA, mint, warm sourdough, orange citrus and caramel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy neat first to experience the full character of this unique single barrel. 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