Awww, thanks! We were raised by an amazing single mother! We just lost her in January and are still heavily grieving her loss. She was definitely a big part of who we are and the adults we have become. She would have been touched by your comment, so thank you! ❤
I have you down for another 2 entries for July. That bring you to 4 total in July. Appreciate our mother. She is the only parent we had going up. She did an amazing job! I miss her every day. Cheers!
@@whiskeyisajourney I have a couple of friends who are high school teachers and I think they are heading back to work in a week or so. The summer flies by so quickly! Cheers!! 🙂
@@mary-bridgetfasciano9970 Thanks so much Mary-Bridget!! You are so kind!! We are having an amazing time! We get back and head out again so there's lots to look forward to! Hey I listened to the Captain and Tennille!! Hope I spelled the name correctly! Hugs! I hope everything is awesome!! 🙂
Oh my Peter, your reaction to the Westward is priceless. I have not had the Aberlour, but I have had the Westward 90 proof that I totally enjoyed. I also have the Westward Cask Strength. However, mind is a single barrel at 129.08 proof and is 8 years old. I do not get any paint thinner or nail polish remover. I just get a rich, thick pour without the burn. Just really nice. Such a entertaining video. Cheers!
I am in the Westward club and they have ‘single barrel’ selection in their club releases, but they are not Cask Strength. A recent one, called Vintner’s Cuvée is a single barrel and 48% ABV. It is one of my favorite I have had so far. In my next ‘drop’, I will need to add a Cask Strength. Cheers!
Fantastic bottle battle🥊. Absolutely love the Westward cask strength. I have not tried the Aberlour but have been very curious to try. I might pick it up now. Cheers!
The pre Alba A'Bunadh was my first cask strength scotch as well. If you can find one, you should try the non Alba version of the A'Bunadh. It's sherry cask matured. Also, if you want to experience cannabis, come to Ontario, more pot-shops than coffee-shops.
I have both those in my collection. I love Westward and have several different bottles and a great one is the Syrah Single Barrel. You still get the unmistakable Westward note but it tones it down slightly.
LOVE that you called out that 'cannabis' note in the Westward. I'm in the PNW and have had a lot of Westward, Westland, Copperworks, and McCarthys. I always get that note in Westward, but I call it a cheesy hop note in the finish. It is the reason that I don't prefer Westward but much prefer Westland and McCarthys. Copperworks can also be pretty decent, and interestingly enough, I get that hop-like note in it sometimes, but it seems to not be as funky as Westward and fades as I drink it.
The cannabis not was so distinct. I wasn’t expecting that, but didn’t mind it. It seems by many of the comments, I may be the only one that doesn’t mind it! 😂 Cheers!!
The most recent CopperWorks single barrel had a strong ‘Hop’ (Cannabis) flavor. I was up there on a tour a few weeks ago and had a sip. CopperWorks gets their Wash from breweries (and just bought Pike Brewing), but sans the Hops, but I always wonder if the fact that the brewery has Hops in the facility, that that is ‘in the air’ as fermentation occurs even if it is not added. I believe Westward also uses brews their wash as “an artisanal American Ale”.
@@CA_Scotty Yeah, I've wondered if this was the case with Copperworks and Westward using shared equipment with breweries that make actual beer with hops. I know Copperworks has primarily used shared equipment, but I wasn't sure about Westward. It would make sense to me, as hops are quite oily and can stick to surfaces quite a bit.
I recently tried the Westward (not the CS) for the first time and the first thing on my nose was play doh. Really weird. Let it rest for a few minutes and then it was gone.
I think Mark Twain (at least he’s one of the people given credit for it) said: “Comparison is the thief (or death) of joy”. Maybe that’s what you were thinking of?
How funny!! Butterscotch Castle and Love Will Keep us Together were my favorites! Oh, And the bulldogs ( I think that’s what they were if I remember correctly) on the album covers! When music was innocent!! lol!
Love these matchups with the both of you. 😂 very informative and entertaining. I now have a new appreciation for your parents as you were growing up.
Awww, thanks! We were raised by an amazing single mother! We just lost her in January and are still heavily grieving her loss. She was definitely a big part of who we are and the adults we have become. She would have been touched by your comment, so thank you! ❤
I have you down for another 2 entries for July. That bring you to 4 total in July. Appreciate our mother. She is the only parent we had going up. She did an amazing job! I miss her every day. Cheers!
@@mary-bridgetfasciano9970Didn't know that, I recall Peter mentioning his mother a few times. My sincere condolences for your loss.
@whiskeyisajourney and @mary-bridgetfasciano9970 sorry to hear of your recent loss. She must have been an incredible woman.
@@CA_Scotty Thank you. She was Super Woman! Had to be to put up with us!! 🤣
You two are so amazing!! I love your videos!! Fabulous!! Almost back from a family holiday!! Love your videos!! :-)
That's great! I hope you are having a great time on holiday! I'm back to work as of this past Friday.
@@whiskeyisajourney I have a couple of friends who are high school teachers and I think they are heading back to work in a week or so. The summer flies by so quickly! Cheers!! 🙂
Hope you are having a great time on vacation!! Cheers!
@@mary-bridgetfasciano9970 Thanks so much Mary-Bridget!! You are so kind!! We are having an amazing time! We get back and head out again so there's lots to look forward to! Hey I listened to the Captain and Tennille!! Hope I spelled the name correctly! Hugs! I hope everything is awesome!! 🙂
Thanks!
Thanks for the support. I have you down for 1 entry in July. Best of luck! Cheers!
Oh my Peter, your reaction to the Westward is priceless. I have not had the Aberlour, but I have had the Westward 90 proof that I totally enjoyed. I also have the Westward Cask Strength. However, mind is a single barrel at 129.08 proof and is 8 years old. I do not get any paint thinner or nail polish remover. I just get a rich, thick pour without the burn. Just really nice. Such a entertaining video. Cheers!
The CS is wild. I have the normal release and I'm looking to add a few more Westwards to my collection. A single barrel would be great. Cheers!
I am in the Westward club and they have ‘single barrel’ selection in their club releases, but they are not Cask Strength. A recent one, called Vintner’s Cuvée is a single barrel and 48% ABV. It is one of my favorite I have had so far. In my next ‘drop’, I will need to add a Cask Strength. Cheers!
2 July entries please. Bryan H
Got you in for 2 in July. Best of luck and thanks for the support.
I have been hearing good things about Westward. Great Vid
If you get a chance to try it I highly recommend it. Cheers!
🤣🤣🤣 your face mate! im not playing with myself! good banter. cheers
She threw me for a second. I don't know if I turned red because of what she said or the heat of the whiskey.
lol I love how she was worried about saying "cannabis" but blurts out "I'm not playing with myself" LMAO
I know. Cheers!
Fantastic bottle battle🥊. Absolutely love the Westward cask strength. I have not tried the Aberlour but have been very curious to try. I might pick it up now. Cheers!
Even though the Westward won the battle I still think the Aberlour is a great pour. Cheers!
The pre Alba A'Bunadh was my first cask strength scotch as well. If you can find one, you should try the non Alba version of the A'Bunadh. It's sherry cask matured.
Also, if you want to experience cannabis, come to Ontario, more pot-shops than coffee-shops.
I'm a fan of sherry cask so I'll keep an eye out for it. Cheers!
I have both those in my collection. I love Westward and have several different bottles and a great one is the Syrah Single Barrel. You still get the unmistakable Westward note but it tones it down slightly.
I will need to keep an eye out for that. I'd like to pick up some more Westward dottles. Cheers!
LOVE that you called out that 'cannabis' note in the Westward. I'm in the PNW and have had a lot of Westward, Westland, Copperworks, and McCarthys. I always get that note in Westward, but I call it a cheesy hop note in the finish. It is the reason that I don't prefer Westward but much prefer Westland and McCarthys. Copperworks can also be pretty decent, and interestingly enough, I get that hop-like note in it sometimes, but it seems to not be as funky as Westward and fades as I drink it.
She called it right away. I know power of suggestion works because as soon as she said it I got it. Cheers!
The cannabis not was so distinct. I wasn’t expecting that, but didn’t mind it. It seems by many of the comments, I may be the only one that doesn’t mind it! 😂 Cheers!!
The most recent CopperWorks single barrel had a strong ‘Hop’ (Cannabis) flavor. I was up there on a tour a few weeks ago and had a sip. CopperWorks gets their Wash from breweries (and just bought Pike Brewing), but sans the Hops, but I always wonder if the fact that the brewery has Hops in the facility, that that is ‘in the air’ as fermentation occurs even if it is not added. I believe Westward also uses brews their wash as “an artisanal American Ale”.
@@CA_Scotty Yeah, I've wondered if this was the case with Copperworks and Westward using shared equipment with breweries that make actual beer with hops. I know Copperworks has primarily used shared equipment, but I wasn't sure about Westward. It would make sense to me, as hops are quite oily and can stick to surfaces quite a bit.
I absolutely love Westward Cask Strength. It is so unique.
It ranks right up there as one of my favorite single malts. Cheers!
@@whiskeyisajourney I'm looking to add this Westward Cask Strength to my Christmas list, hopefully I will not be disappointed!
I am not a big lover of single malts. Someone sent me a blind and I picked Westward Cask Strength as the best. I went out and bought a bottle. 🥃
I'm not all that crazy about their normal release, but the CS takes you for a wild ride. Cheers!
Had the Westland cask strength and got the Cannabis taste as well was a little off putting to me.
I can see how it can be off putting. It has a very distinct tinge to it. Cheers!
... oh... the blend! Such anxiety. Shit.
😂😂😂
It wasn't the best.😞
I recently tried the Westward (not the CS) for the first time and the first thing on my nose was play doh. Really weird. Let it rest for a few minutes and then it was gone.
I think the CS benefits from time in the glass as well. Cheers!
Haha, not something you’d expect to hear in a whiskey review 😊
Cheers to candidness
My sister gets to talking and I have no idea where it goes. Cheers!
I think Mark Twain (at least he’s one of the people given credit for it) said: “Comparison is the thief (or death) of joy”. Maybe that’s what you were thinking of?
That is what I was thinking of. Thanks!
surprised that you did not try it with a splash of water.
When I do my full review of it I will add water. This video was long enough as it is. Cheers!
Lol just the other day I was just trying to explain Captain and Tennille to my 11 year old.
I wasn't a fan of them, but apparently my sister is. Cheers!
How funny!! Butterscotch Castle and Love Will Keep us Together were my favorites! Oh, And the bulldogs ( I think that’s what they were if I remember correctly) on the album covers! When music was innocent!! lol!
@@mary-bridgetfasciano9970 lol don’t forget Muskrat Love.
@@bubbleman244 YES!!!!!