PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Westland Distillery, in Seattle, has been one of the leading makers of American single malt since 2010, and Garryana is its most ambitious series: an annual release built around casks made from Quercus garryana, the Garry oak, a rare, slow-growing oak native to the Pacific Northwest that gives whiskey a distinctive spice, dark-fruit, and earthy character unlike American or European oak. The series began in 2011 as Westland’s study of this indigenous oak, and has been led from the start by master blender Shane Armstrong. The 11th Edition, released on November 11, 2026, is the second 10-year-old in the series, following the 10th Edition, the first age-stated whiskey the distillery ever released.
What’s new is the strength and the casks. The 10th Edition was bottled at 100 proof, as was most of the series; the 11th returns to cask strength at 56.8% ABV (113.6 proof), a bit above the inaugural edition’s 112.4. And it’s the most beer-cask-forward Garryana to date: half the barrels were ex-beer casks from local Seattle breweries, along with 10% ex-Cognac casks, alongside the Garry oak that anchors the series. Only 4,200 bottles were produced.
The tasting notes follow what the distillery calls a light-to-dark arc: “On the first sip, the whiskey leads with chocolate, dark-roasted espresso beans, and orange zest, then moves into cinnamon, black pepper, brown sugar, cardamom, and caramel.” At cask strength, “the whiskey is strong but not overpowering, with a bit of heat on the back of the palate and in the finish.” The distillery’s team says the series moves “from bright, herbaceous notes to deeper, spice-driven” flavors.
For context, the 10th Edition earned a 9 out of 10 from The Whiskey Wash (“dark sugars, citrus fruit, cinnamon, peat smoke, green apples, pie crust, and warming oak... sugared oak, salt, peat smoke, well-balanced oak among the sweeter sugars of the malt, notes of chocolate, meringue, balanced among notes of black tea”), and One More Dram called it “a wonderful wintertime whiskey,” with notes of mulled wine, clove, walnut fudge brownie, and forest moss. The 10th Edition also made headlines when thieves stole a truckload of Westland whiskey, including 3,000 bottles of that release, a crime that remains unsolved; the 11th Edition is the distillery’s answer. No reviews have been published yet for the 11th.
It’s a collector’s bottle for American single malt fans, and an easy gift: a rich, spiced, chocolate-and-orange whiskey with a regional story that’s different from anything in Scotland or Kentucky. Enjoy it neat, with a few drops of water to open the aromas, or with a single large ice sphere. It pairs well with dark chocolate, smoked meats, and aged cheeses.
Westland Garryana 11th Edition is produced by Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington (master blender Shane Armstrong): an American single malt matured 10 years in a blend of casks, including Garry oak (Quercus garryana), ex-beer casks from local Seattle breweries (50%), and ex-Cognac casks (10%). Cask strength, 56.8% ABV / 113.6 proof, 750ml. 4,200 bottles. Released November 11, 2026.
No reviews or scores are published yet for the 11th Edition. House-style context from the 10th Edition:
The Whiskey Wash — 10th Edition — 9/10:
“Nose: Dark sugars, citrus fruit, cinnamon, peat smoke, green apples, pie crust, and warming oak. Palate: Sugared oak, salt, peat smoke, well balanced oak among the sweeter sugars of the malt. Notes of chocolate, meringue, balanced among notes of black tea.”
One More Dram — 10th Edition:
“I don’t consider Garryana 10th Edition to be a sherry bomb... this a wonderful wintertime whiskey that would be perfect for sharing.”
Westland (11th Edition tasting notes):
“On the first sip, the whiskey leads with chocolate, dark-roasted espresso beans and orange zest, then moves into cinnamon, black pepper, brown sugar, cardamom and caramel.”
Nose
Chocolate, dark-roasted espresso, and orange zest, with Garry oak spice and herbal notes.
Palate
Cinnamon, black pepper, brown sugar, cardamom, and caramel, with dark fruit and a light-to-dark arc.
Finish
Long and warm, with a bit of heat, spice, and earthy oak.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | American Single Malt Whiskey — 10 Years, Cask Strength |
| ABV / Proof | 56.8% ABV / 113.6 Proof |
| Age | 10 Years |
| Casks | Garry oak (Quercus garryana); 50% ex-beer casks from Seattle breweries; 10% ex-Cognac casks |
| Distillery | Westland — Seattle, Washington |
| Master Blender | Shane Armstrong |
| Release | November 11, 2026 — 4,200 bottles |
| Critics | None yet for the 11th; 10th Edition: Whiskey Wash 9/10 |
| Style / Identity | A rich, spiced, chocolate-and-orange Pacific Northwest single malt at cask strength |
| Aromas & Flavors | Chocolate, espresso, orange zest, cinnamon, black pepper, brown sugar, cardamom, caramel |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Neat, with a few drops of water — to open the citrus and spice at cask strength.
Over a single large ice sphere — to soften the spice without muting complexity.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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