Westland Watchpost 8 Year Old Blended American Whiskey

Westland Watchpost 8 Year Old Blended American Whiskey is a distinctive Pacific Northwest whiskey that blends Westland’s signature American single malt with carefully aged grain whiskey to create a spirit that is both layered and approachable. Rich malt depth, soft sweetness, and gentle oak complexity make it equally suited for sipping neat or sharing around a campfire. Designed as an adventurous, everyday whiskey rather than a collectible trophy bottle, Watchpost balances craftsmanship with relaxed drinkability while celebrating the outdoor culture that defines the Pacific Northwest.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Watchpost is produced by Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington, one of the pioneering producers behind the modern American single malt whiskey movement.

This whiskey represents a departure from Westland’s usual single-malt focus, introducing a blended style built around the distillery’s own matured malt whiskey combined with grain whiskey sourced from America’s heartland.

Key production details include:

• Blend Components:
  • Westland 8-year-old American single malt produced using the distillery’s signature five-malt mash bill
  • Grain or light whiskey sourced from MGP and aged separately
• Cask Influence:
  • Westland malt aged in new charred oak and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
  • Grain whiskey matured in ex-bourbon barrels before blending
• Age Statement:
  • The final blend carries an 8-year age statement.
• Bottling Strength:
  • 42.5% ABV (85 Proof), emphasizing accessibility and versatility.

Watchpost also reflects Westland’s deep connection to its home region. The whiskey was conceived as a tribute to the outdoor culture of the Pacific Northwest, and $1 from every bottle sold supports the Washington Trails Association, helping maintain public hiking trails throughout the region. 

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Apricot, toasted biscuit, roasted grain, milk chocolate, and hints of cherry pie.

Palate:
Soft and slightly buttery with lemon curd, vanilla, caramelized sugar, and gentle malt sweetness.

Finish:
Medium length with lingering caramel, toasted grain, and a touch of oak spice.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Trailhead Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• 2 oz Westland Watchpost Whiskey
• ¼ oz maple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel

Preparation
Stir whiskey, maple syrup, and bitters with ice until chilled. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass and garnish with an expressed orange peel.

Campfire Highball

Ingredients

• 2 oz Westland Watchpost Whiskey
• 3 oz chilled soda water
• Lemon twist

Preparation
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add whiskey, top with soda water, and stir gently. Garnish with a lemon twist.