{"product_id":"westland-watchpost-8-year-old-blended-american-whiskey","title":"Westland Watchpost 8 Year Old Blended American Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eWestland \u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eWatchpost 8 Year Old Blended American Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eWatchpost is produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eWestland Distillery in Seattle, Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the pioneering producers behind the modern American single malt whiskey movement. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eThis 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eKey production details include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fpcte8\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eBlend Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12da8n5\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eWestland \u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e8-year-old American single malt\u003c\/strong\u003e produced using the distillery’s signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003efive-malt mash bill\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a027ku\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eGrain or light whiskey sourced from MGP and aged separately \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s0049\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eCask Influence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jcypv5\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eWestland malt aged in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003enew charred oak and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z77bbp\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eGrain whiskey matured in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e before blending \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pxdil6\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ljhr5\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eThe final blend carries an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e8-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6juwmx\" data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eBottling Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wtaxmo\" data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003e42.5% ABV (85 Proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing accessibility and versatility. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eWatchpost also reflects Westland’s deep connection to its home region. 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Westland single malt aged in new oak and PX casks blended with grain whiskey aged in ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3219\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003eApricot, toasted biscuit, milk chocolate, lemon curd, vanilla, caramel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3317\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003ePacific Northwest blended whiskey designed for easy sipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003eCocktail Recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003eTrailhead Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hdxau6\" data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003e2 oz Westland Watchpost Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13o31k9\" data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003e¼ oz maple syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qkrm57\" data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3539\"\u003e2 dashes Angostura bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y3qpr8\" data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003eOrange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3722\"\u003ePreparation\u003cbr data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003eStir 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3750\"\u003eCampfire Highball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3765\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3845\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hdxau6\" data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3801\"\u003e2 oz Westland Watchpost Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11y4w2p\" data-start=\"3802\" data-end=\"3829\"\u003e3 oz chilled soda water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iqxv1c\" data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3845\"\u003eLemon twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3967\"\u003ePreparation\u003cbr data-start=\"3858\" data-end=\"3861\"\u003eFill a tall glass with ice. Add whiskey, top with soda water, and stir gently. Garnish with a lemon twist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43325584015426,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Westland_Watchpost_8_Year_Old_Blended_American_Whiskey.jpg?v=1775171242","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/westland-watchpost-8-year-old-blended-american-whiskey","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}