Philosophy

The Third Iteration of Solum, Exploring Local Peat
Solum, the final act of the Outpost Range series, made its debut in 2023, seven years after the first distillation of Washington Peated Malt at our distillery. Edition 3 of Solum will make its mark as the others did before: breaking down the conventions of what came before, and introducing something entirely new to the world of whiskey.

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...

Transparency in Production
At Westland Distillery, each step in our process is driven by a simple idea: flavor ingredients make for a flavorful whiskey. From the rolling barley fields of Washington State to the copper pot stills in our Seattle distillery, every decision we make is about creating an inherently flavorful whiskey that represents our home in the Pacific Northwest...