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@@igen87 Looks to be a typo on their end. This bottle is 97 proof and can be verified by clicking on the images on their website. Might be a little tough to see, but it's there :)
@@slbdrinks Clicked the website before watching the video - just done with the video where yall mention is 97 proof @3.45 . All good. Thanks for the videos
Well with anything so highly lauded as well as expensive, I think those of us who will never have it want to also see it blinded in a single malt lineup to see if anything more affordable can come close at least. Whenever you're ready, guys!
I'm re-watching this video because I just picked up my bottle today. Incredible! No BS. My top 3 whiskey for sure. # 1: Bunnahabain 12 CS 2022; # 2: Kilchomam Single Cask PX Finish; and this one. Wow!
I met a few of the guys from westward at a craft show and they are awesome people. Totally bought a cask strength bottle. They thanked me for asking good questions and gave me some cards for free tours.
Mine just came in the mail today, and i couldn't help but crack it open. Its decadent and rich, and so god damn good. The dried cherry note you mentioned absolutely shows up on the nose, I'm just shocked at how much flavor carries through the palate
Thanks guys for putting the website to buy. I tried to see it on Westward’s website while watching your podcast, but it didn’t show this release. I was able to get in with your link. I bought two; one as a gift. Great presentation! I love watching you both. One day you have to present in front of the camera the lovely lady commenting, wife and mom. I look forward to trying this Westward release. 👍👍
Thank you both for the review. I haven’t spent $250 on a bottle as of yet but after watching your video I pulled the trigger and ordered a bottle. This will be an annual pour on a special occasion with my boys.
Well I thought I was done getting $200+ bottles this year after the Russell 15 and Little Book infinite, but I guess not!! I just ordered mine. I can’t wait to try it. I absolutely love their Pinot noir cask and cask strength
It's just not fair! The pricing is "Way" outside of the budget and even the allowed purchase level, tears. Thanks guys for the video, review and information.
Westward Single barrels are becoming one of my favorite sips. I love the burst of stone fruit flavors it offers. It got me started rung American Single Malt. I just bought 2 different Single Barrel Balcones Single Malts and have ordered Balcones Cataleja. Thank you for sharing. 🎉🎉
I bought the cask strength on Kurt’s recommendation. It was my first American Single Malt. Bourbon is my first love, but it’s really good. It’s opened my mind to other American whiskies. That said, I don’t think my palate is ready for a $250 single malt, but I really enjoyed the review. Thanks!
Just placed my order said out of stock earlier but let me place one This will be my first westward but love American single malts and the way you guys talk about this brand helped me feel a bit more confident Unfortunately they don’t distribute in GA for me to try a regular release on the shelf but luckily shipping available
Wish we could get that in the uk..great review guys.. Kurt if you get chance try the Deanston 18yr old Highland single malt...I think you will like it Regards Trev from the uk.
Maaaan. I just had some Stranahans blue peak over the weekend for the first time. Also my first time try and American Single Malt. And that stuff was killer!! Now we have this video today and given momma SLB giving it a glowing recommendation, I have gotta get more into ASM whiskey. Scotch was actually my gateway whiskey which turned quickly into Bourbon and then rye and wheaters and recently I’ve been getting into barrel proof ryes cause that’s some of the best stuff I’ve ever tried until the Stranahans the other day. Which I only tried and was excited about because of your guys videos having it on or reviewing it. Love this channel!
Kurt, Trenton do you have a link to when you reviewed batch 1? Or will you be comparing them in the future 😏 ? Ordered this one after watching this review and was just curious on batch 1 as well. Thanks! Love the show!
6:01 "I don't even know what a raisin tastes like, because I don't like 'em." Somebody has to ask, so I'll do it... How do you know you don't like them, if you don't even know how they taste? Hahahaha! :-)
@BillMcGirr Everyone thinks they don't like liver & onions until they try *GOOD* liver & onions. Make no mistake, some people just don't know how to cook it correctly but that's true of all foods. It's just that a lot of foods can be cooked incorrectly and still have something edible if not pleasant, but some things like mutton, lots of fish and seafood. and liver & onions certainly don't fit into that category of foods. If you decide to try good liver & onions at a restaurant, make sure it's a small Appalachian cafe with an old cook, or a fine dining French spot.
How does it compare with Russel’s 15 Year? I get it’s bourbon vs ASM just curious how they rank with both probably being some of the top ranked ones at the end of the year.
Just ordered…doesn’t ship until end of Oct, though 😢😢. Tasting notes sound just like a cask strength store pick Westward single malt I got in NC. Bought 8 bottles it was so good - a dark, dried fruit bomb that makes me salivate when I think of it. Everyone raves over it. They couldn’t sell it there so it was nearly half off at $65.
Been searching for the Pinot Noir finish for a while now, but after searching pretty much every store in northern NJ I’ve only found the cask strength and stout finish at a single store, free shipping from their site, guess I just bought that and the milestone
@slbdrinks I love Westward Whiskey! Their new bottled in bond is fantastic and I purchased two when they released it. I know this 2024 Milestone is $250/bottle, not the typical $100. Would you say this is worth buying a backup, even at that price tag?
SLB Classics 0:06 Kurt is excited for the single malt! 0:46 Kurt is trying to break things now 1:25 Kurt didn’t do any pre-sips?!? 2:25 the boys look like basketball referees calling a travel 3:12 fun facts about 86° 3:57 Trenton just wants to help big whiskey be better 4:28 I like where this aged cinnabon barrel is going 5:12 Trenton is very curious 6:15 good thing the bar covers Trenton’s lower half 6:45 sponsor free and always honest 9:05 mom tried some tasty whiskey!!! 9:23 oh yes!!! Mom is having a sip today too 9:57 Trenton goes off screen and is hidden by some sexy b-roll 10:37 mom is truly enjoying it!!! Very high praise 11:20 new tasting note: adorable 13:05 recruiting mom into the tasting panel now 14:00 no further praise is needed, mom approved 14:23 Trenton is a bit ignorant. Sorry for last names, stop listening 14:52 it was in the description, or the comments 16:00 Trenton dropping honesty 16:24 nice sign off and nod
5:17 As a general rule you can ferment anything that has sugar in it, though the amount of sugar will determine how easily, and perhaps the type of sugar as well. In Korea they take Chinese cabbage, red pepper, salt, red pepper, garlic, and red pepper, and ferment it. The end result, though, doesn't have much alcohol in it - it's kimchi. 🙂🇰🇷 6:00 How can you know that you don't like raisins if you don't know what they taste like??? 🤣🤔😱
My experience with $250 + bottles of whiskey is: 1. They are not always great 2. Even the great ones are not significantly better than a great $100 bottle . So give me 2-3 $80 - $100 great bottles instead. Especially if I have not tasted the $250 bottle Just my thoughts
Anyone else notice they talked about the 20th anniversary in the beginning and then kurt was very surprised to hear at around 14:10 that it's their 20th anniversary lol
Note from website: This year, as we honor our 20th anniversary, we sought to create an unrivaled expression of spice, one that highlights our journey thus far while setting the tone for many iterations to follow. Inspired by a visit to Taiwan and a transformative street food pairing he experienced with each of Westward’s flagship expressions, Master Blender Miles Munroe embarked on a expedition to take our signature spice notes to unparalleled heights by incorporating new, exotic woods to amplify the characteristics from our iconic and innovative cask finishes - including Stout, Pinot Noir, and Rum. The result is a whiskey worthy of the journey, one that strikes a distinct balance between our signature style and previously undiscovered aromas and flavors.
I’d try again! I googled westward milestone batch 2 release, and clicked into it from a google result. The posting in their products seems to only show batch 1. It was not sold out for me!
@@Porky519 I tried it earlier today using that same link I must’ve done something wrong, but I just ordered one, thank you so much for the heads up! Can’t wait to try it cheers, 🤘 👍
Dang! $250?!? I was really drawn to trying to find MM lost recipe based on your review, I struck out. Now, you bring us this seemingly amazing American single malt I want to try, but $250?!? Eeek! I'm an EH T single barrel lover who has switched to Eagle Rare over $$$. I refuse to pay $250 for EHT single barrel, but in your opinion is this the bottle to get? I'm not going to let it sit, I'd drink it if it's better than those 3 I mentioned. Please respond.
I don't know...its the only whiskey featured, they gush over how its the best ever and we can't purchase it until the end of the month (or they won't be shipping till then). I think this might be a paid advertisement for westward. No negative comment at all, or comparison to a competitor. "it got dropped off last week"...maybe with a payment for a good review they could link on their site? I value independence.😶
With all due respect to Kurt, I have to disagree regarding Westward A single malts. You gave the cask strength a very good review, but at $90 a bottle I was disappointed, it’s nice and is drinkable but it’s more of a $60 bottle of scotch.
Westward's Milestone Edition No.2 is a must-try! If you want to experience this incredible release for yourself, grab your bottle here:
westwardwhiskey.com/products/westward-whiskey-milestone-edition-no-2?
Buy Westward Milestone Edition No. 2 before it sells out! Let us know what you think in the comments!
websites says bottled at 48.5% ABV / 86 proof ? 43ABV or 97 proof ?
@@igen87 Looks to be a typo on their end. This bottle is 97 proof and can be verified by clicking on the images on their website. Might be a little tough to see, but it's there :)
@@slbdrinks Clicked the website before watching the video - just done with the video where yall mention is 97 proof @3.45 . All good. Thanks for the videos
Sold Out already
@@sealkojac5 It shows as still available for in-state/ store pickup.
Well with anything so highly lauded as well as expensive, I think those of us who will never have it want to also see it blinded in a single malt lineup to see if anything more affordable can come close at least. Whenever you're ready, guys!
Yes!!!
Wow, I just got an email from Westward that includes a link to your tasting. Congratulations 🥃
I'm re-watching this video because I just picked up my bottle today. Incredible! No BS. My top 3 whiskey for sure. # 1: Bunnahabain 12 CS 2022; # 2: Kilchomam Single Cask PX Finish; and this one. Wow!
I met a few of the guys from westward at a craft show and they are awesome people. Totally bought a cask strength bottle. They thanked me for asking good questions and gave me some cards for free tours.
Just got an email saying my bottle has finally shipped!!! Cannot wait to experience this beauty. Thank you guys for turning me on to Westward.
Mine just came in the mail today, and i couldn't help but crack it open. Its decadent and rich, and so god damn good. The dried cherry note you mentioned absolutely shows up on the nose, I'm just shocked at how much flavor carries through the palate
Well, I hadn’t planned on dropping $250 on a bottle this morning, but…looks like I did. Thanks a lot guys…thanks a lot 😂
Yea, no kidding. Same here.
@@justinhernandez1219 Same. MF'er I already spent mine over the weekend!! I need to stop watching videos!
@@chucknorris5141 right? I dropped like $150 just a few days ago...now this...
Same as well 🙄
Same man, same. There goes the October budget
Thanks guys for putting the website to buy. I tried to see it on Westward’s website while watching your podcast, but it didn’t show this release. I was able to get in with your link. I bought two; one as a gift. Great presentation! I love watching you both. One day you have to present in front of the camera the lovely lady commenting, wife and mom. I look forward to trying this Westward release. 👍👍
Just following the link and tried to buy a bottle; sold out😢.
I went online and ordered this from the website after watching this video and I hope that’s good but it sounds amazing
Thank you both for the review. I haven’t spent $250 on a bottle as of yet but after watching your video I pulled the trigger and ordered a bottle. This will be an annual pour on a special occasion with my boys.
Well I thought I was done getting $200+ bottles this year after the Russell 15 and Little Book infinite, but I guess not!! I just ordered mine. I can’t wait to try it. I absolutely love their Pinot noir cask and cask strength
Love the video very helpful. I’m a bourbon drinker but I came from Rum can you guys do a Rum review
Westward's Milestone 2023 is one of my favorite whiskeys, it's BTAC quality. I'm really looking forward to receiving the 2024 release.
So far I’ve loved everything that I’ve tasted from Westward. This one sounds incredible
I had been at bourbon zen in 2024. Your video just changed that. Thanks for the link! I can't wait for this to arrive.
It's just not fair! The pricing is "Way" outside of the budget and even the allowed purchase level, tears. Thanks guys for the video, review and information.
I was on the fence with this one but I picked it up and will save it for Christmas to share with the family. Thanks, guys.
Westward Single barrels are becoming one of my favorite sips. I love the burst of stone fruit flavors it offers. It got me started rung American Single Malt. I just bought 2 different Single Barrel Balcones Single Malts and have ordered Balcones Cataleja. Thank you for sharing. 🎉🎉
I just paid 2200 for a bottle on the secondary market. Worth every penny! Can’t believe how good this stuff is! WOW!!!!
I bought the cask strength on Kurt’s recommendation. It was my first American Single Malt. Bourbon is my first love, but it’s really good. It’s opened my mind to other American whiskies. That said, I don’t think my palate is ready for a $250 single malt, but I really enjoyed the review. Thanks!
Been on the market for a nice retirement gift for a bourbon lover that loves to cook. I think this fit the bill. Thanks guys!
Thank you for sharing the link to order. Cheers!
Just placed my order said out of stock earlier but let me place one
This will be my first westward but love American single malts and the way you guys talk about this brand helped me feel a bit more confident
Unfortunately they don’t distribute in GA for me to try a regular release on the shelf but luckily shipping available
Make sure it’s batch two, batch 1 is sold out. There are still more left of batch 2
They are back in stock! I missed out this morning. Tried again just now and got one!
I do not know anything about whiskey bourbon Or rye . But I enjoy watching you and listening to you
I'm always amazed at your love of westward whiskey.
Yeah, the one bottle that I have is horrible.
@@marknelson9615 You're crazy. Westward is one of the best Whiskeys out there. Dunno about $250 bottle though.
@@8BitLife69 The bottle I have is horrible. Taste like you eat some mud and then licked an ashtray. I'll probably pour it down the drain.
Thanks for the heads up! Snagged one! Can’t wait, I’m not even a single malt guy…
Just got mine yesterday and it's amazing. My girlfriend that doesn't like whiskey even enjoyed it! Tastes like apple pie to us
Wish we could get that in the uk..great review guys..
Kurt if you get chance try the Deanston 18yr old Highland single malt...I think you will like it
Regards Trev from the uk.
O...M...G...mine came today and it is AMAZING!
Ordered a bottle, thanks for the link!
Just purchased from their website!
Maaaan. I just had some Stranahans blue peak over the weekend for the first time. Also my first time try and American Single Malt. And that stuff was killer!! Now we have this video today and given momma SLB giving it a glowing recommendation, I have gotta get more into ASM whiskey. Scotch was actually my gateway whiskey which turned quickly into Bourbon and then rye and wheaters and recently I’ve been getting into barrel proof ryes cause that’s some of the best stuff I’ve ever tried until the Stranahans the other day. Which I only tried and was excited about because of your guys videos having it on or reviewing it. Love this channel!
Blue Peak is a personal favorite "summer" whiskey of mine. Love it. Get a bottle of Westward Cask Strength, trust me.
Kurt, Trenton do you have a link to when you reviewed batch 1? Or will you be comparing them in the future 😏 ? Ordered this one after watching this review and was just curious on batch 1 as well. Thanks! Love the show!
Enjoyed your review and I would love to try it but it’s just a little too expensive. Especially after not liking the Cataleja
Was available online as of last night, ordered mine!
Do you know if this will be released through distribution to places such as Binnys?
Mom's Single Malt Blind - Coming soon to the SLB Basement Bourbon Bar......
6:01 "I don't even know what a raisin tastes like, because I don't like 'em." Somebody has to ask, so I'll do it... How do you know you don't like them, if you don't even know how they taste? Hahahaha! :-)
It has to be appearance. It's the only thing that made sense to me. Maybe he was put off by the little black brain appearance?
I don’t know what liver and onions taste like…
But I’m pretty confident I don’t like it.🤷♂️
@@BillMcGirr You can tell that one by the smell.
@BillMcGirr Everyone thinks they don't like liver & onions until they try *GOOD* liver & onions. Make no mistake, some people just don't know how to cook it correctly but that's true of all foods. It's just that a lot of foods can be cooked incorrectly and still have something edible if not pleasant, but some things like mutton, lots of fish and seafood. and liver & onions certainly don't fit into that category of foods. If you decide to try good liver & onions at a restaurant, make sure it's a small Appalachian cafe with an old cook, or a fine dining French spot.
Is it better than the Joseph Magnus Murray Hill Club Calvados 2024? Same price category. If you could only choose 1, which would it be?
How does it compare with Russel’s 15 Year? I get it’s bourbon vs ASM just curious how they rank with both probably being some of the top ranked ones at the end of the year.
I would definitely have to taste it before shelling out 250!
Yall about crashed Westwards website 😂
You should try the Kavalan Sherry Cask Solist. I bet that will be one of the best things you ever had
I thought the Kavalan was excellent as well!
Have you been able to get your hands on a bottle of Sagamore 9yr? Got mine a couple weeks ago and have been very much enjoying it.
Just ordered…doesn’t ship until end of Oct, though 😢😢. Tasting notes sound just like a cask strength store pick Westward single malt I got in NC. Bought 8 bottles it was so good - a dark, dried fruit bomb that makes me salivate when I think of it. Everyone raves over it. They couldn’t sell it there so it was nearly half off at $65.
Happy Monday
Makes me want to look into Westward …. Can you briefly describe the difference between an American single malt vs a scotch single malt?
Didn't plan on going to Cinnabon today, but here I am.
Russell 15 versus Westwood milestone let’s do it
Been searching for the Pinot Noir finish for a while now, but after searching pretty much every store in northern NJ I’ve only found the cask strength and stout finish at a single store, free shipping from their site, guess I just bought that and the milestone
Pinot Noir finish is great, its a bit pricey but Master of Malt has it and they ship to NJ.
Sold out already! Dang I missed it. Worth hunting (and paying) on the secondary?
Where can I buy this
@slbdrinks I love Westward Whiskey! Their new bottled in bond is fantastic and I purchased two when they released it. I know this 2024 Milestone is $250/bottle, not the typical $100. Would you say this is worth buying a backup, even at that price tag?
I can't speak for Kurt, but I purchased 2 backups I loved this one so much.
@@slbdrinks I went ahead and bought two. Most I should probably do right now haha. Thanks Trenton!
I’ve never had an American Single Malt, mostly drink bourbon and rye. What does it taste like? ( I know how difficult of a question that is).
“ I don’t know what a raisin tastes like, because I don’t like them.” Hmmmmm.
SLB Classics
0:06 Kurt is excited for the single malt!
0:46 Kurt is trying to break things now
1:25 Kurt didn’t do any pre-sips?!?
2:25 the boys look like basketball referees calling a travel
3:12 fun facts about 86°
3:57 Trenton just wants to help big whiskey be better
4:28 I like where this aged cinnabon barrel is going
5:12 Trenton is very curious
6:15 good thing the bar covers Trenton’s lower half
6:45 sponsor free and always honest
9:05 mom tried some tasty whiskey!!!
9:23 oh yes!!! Mom is having a sip today too
9:57 Trenton goes off screen and is hidden by some sexy b-roll
10:37 mom is truly enjoying it!!! Very high praise
11:20 new tasting note: adorable
13:05 recruiting mom into the tasting panel now
14:00 no further praise is needed, mom approved
14:23 Trenton is a bit ignorant. Sorry for last names, stop listening
14:52 it was in the description, or the comments
16:00 Trenton dropping honesty
16:24 nice sign off and nod
How does it compare to the cataleja?
So, where can you get this?
Yes you can ferment maple syrup. It is not easy but you can.
Will i likely buy a $250 bottle? Probably not. If i see this in a store, will i be able to walk away? Idk.
5:17 As a general rule you can ferment anything that has sugar in it, though the amount of sugar will determine how easily, and perhaps the type of sugar as well. In Korea they take Chinese cabbage, red pepper, salt, red pepper, garlic, and red pepper, and ferment it. The end result, though, doesn't have much alcohol in it - it's kimchi. 🙂🇰🇷
6:00 How can you know that you don't like raisins if you don't know what they taste like??? 🤣🤔😱
Would order one because I love Westward stuff but no where to get it shipped to
When Trenton reports you know it’s magic
Damn, quite a recommendation!
Came out today and already sold out? Dannnng
Just ordered a bottle off the link, it says preorder so maybe have to wait for a Oct/ release.
2 on the way
🥃
My experience with $250 + bottles of whiskey is:
1. They are not always great
2. Even the great ones are not significantly better than a great $100 bottle .
So give me 2-3 $80 - $100 great bottles instead.
Especially if I have not tasted the $250 bottle
Just my thoughts
Better then RR 15?
I had some aged Cinnabon. It explains the funk Trent talks about….
just ordered a bottle... :)
Blind this against New Holland Zeppelin Blend Single barrel. I know that one was good for yall.
Anyone else notice they talked about the 20th anniversary in the beginning and then kurt was very surprised to hear at around 14:10 that it's their 20th anniversary lol
You two should branch out a bit. How about reviewing craft beer and fine wine? Your takes on Gin would also be interesting.
Well! That’s $250 I really didn’t need to spend but also totally did need to absolutely spend lol
Looks like I'm going without electricity this month.
Welcome to the club, probably more than a month if you're in my area
T's nosing faces are better than any weird tasting note he's ever gotten
Got my people looking for it now in Texas. Thanks for the heads up!
When the spouse likes it, that's reason enough to get a backup bottle. 😂
Note from website:
This year, as we honor our 20th anniversary, we sought to create an unrivaled expression of spice, one that highlights our journey thus far while setting the tone for many iterations to follow. Inspired by a visit to Taiwan and a transformative street food pairing he experienced with each of Westward’s flagship expressions, Master Blender Miles Munroe embarked on a expedition to take our signature spice notes to unparalleled heights by incorporating new, exotic woods to amplify the characteristics from our iconic and innovative cask finishes - including Stout, Pinot Noir, and Rum. The result is a whiskey worthy of the journey, one that strikes a distinct balance between our signature style and previously undiscovered aromas and flavors.
Sold out :(. I tried their link too.
I’d try again! I googled westward milestone batch 2 release, and clicked into it from a google result. The posting in their products seems to only show batch 1. It was not sold out for me!
Can't find anywhere on line 😢
Love to see how it does in a blind
Already sold out just tried to get one damn
Not sold out... use the link they posted
@@Porky519 I tried it earlier today using that same link I must’ve done something wrong, but I just ordered one, thank you so much for the heads up! Can’t wait to try it cheers, 🤘
👍
@@Porky519 It’s sold out as of 2 mins ago. Go to checkout and it came back “Out of Stock”
What is the cost?
$250
on the website they put "Bottled at 48.5% ABV / 86 proof"
Website is wrong. If you look at the picture of the bottle on their own site the proof is correct.
They got one of that right, 48.5% is 97 proof
The website has been updated to display the correct 97 proof.
Okay I will put
Balcones Cataleja and Mirador Eclipse against it right now
If moo dang were a whisky…adorable
I'm sorry to learn that Westward does not offer shipping overseas ...
Dang! $250?!? I was really drawn to trying to find MM lost recipe based on your review, I struck out. Now, you bring us this seemingly amazing American single malt I want to try, but $250?!? Eeek!
I'm an EH T single barrel lover who has switched to Eagle Rare over $$$. I refuse to pay $250 for EHT single barrel, but in your opinion is this the bottle to get? I'm not going to let it sit, I'd drink it if it's better than those 3 I mentioned. Please respond.
Probably a dumb question, but is there a discord channel?
Can you ferment maple syrup 😂😂
728 Bernhard Lodge
Followed the link….sold out. 😢
I don't know...its the only whiskey featured, they gush over how its the best ever and we can't purchase it until the end of the month (or they won't be shipping till then). I think this might be a paid advertisement for westward. No negative comment at all, or comparison to a competitor. "it got dropped off last week"...maybe with a payment for a good review they could link on their site? I value independence.😶
"I don't know" *Proceeds to talk like he knows*🤣
@@matthewgurin9086 not really...I raised a question. I don't know...but shared what it might be (and looks like). 🤨
Just hearing mom's reaction is worth the $250 you spent.
Looks like you need to happily pay the 250.00 a couple of more times for WIFE bottles:)
With all due respect to Kurt, I have to disagree regarding Westward A single malts. You gave the cask strength a very good review, but at $90 a bottle I was disappointed, it’s nice and is drinkable but it’s more of a $60 bottle of scotch.