Flagship Espresso Martini by Erik Hakkinen | Westland Cocktail Collective
This year, Westland Distillery banded together our first ever Cocktail Collective, a group of tastemakers who have made a wave in the bartending industry. We've partnered with the innovative minds of the Westland Cocktail Collective to share our pursuit of the unexpected and uncover new flavors...
The Birth of a Category
From day one, with ambition and resolve, we set out to create a compelling spirit indicative of a distinct time and place. Through various experiments and trials, we set our stake on this front, this desire, to distill American Single Malt whiskey in the Pacific Northwest. Creating this age-old, traditional style of whiskey was in our DNA since the very beginning, and we created it because we felt compelled to pursue it and explore it...
The Globally Renowned Whiskies Making Seattle a Whiskey Destination
At Westland Distillery, we’ve always believed in the power of place. Each of our whiskeys tells a story of the raw beauty and rich history of the Pacific Northwest. It’s what drives us to craft American Single Malts that stand apart—and in 2023, the world took notice...
Westland Wine Cask Finish Named Among Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskeys
For the second year in a row, Seattle's own Westland Distillery has achieved international acclaim, with its Wine Cask Finish American Single Malt Whiskey securing the #20 spot on Whisky Advocate's coveted ‘Top 20 Whiskeys of 2024' list. This remarkable achievement further solidifies...
Celebrating Garryana Edition 9: A Landmark Day for Westland Distillery
This past Saturday, November 9th, marked a monumental moment in Westland Distillery’s 14-year history. Over 500 whiskey enthusiasts braved the Seattle rain to join us in celebrating the launch of Garryana 9th Edition American Single Malt Whiskey. The energy and excitement were unparalleled as fans lined up...
A Kinship in Craft: Westland Distillery & Hardmill Celebrate Garryana Edition 9
There’s a certain spirit that permeates the Pacific Northwest, a deep respect for the raw, untamed beauty of the land and a dedication to enduring craftsmanship. It's a spirit embodied by both Westland Distillery and Hardmill, two Seattle-based companies bound by a shared ethos of creating heritage products built to last.
Introducing Westland Cask Exploration Series
Westland is rooted in the principle that whiskey is fundamentally an expression of place. If pursued with integrity and the thoughtful intention to seek out and emphasize the flavor characteristics of one’s local environment, a whiskey can become the unique essence of that place, distilled.