Westward Stomping Ground Strong Ale X Coffee Cask Finish American Single Malt Whiskey 700ml
American Single Malt Whiskey - 47% ABV - Finished in Strong Ale and Coffee-seasoned Oak

Where Malt Meets Roast – A Bold Barrelling Collaboration

This limited-edition release fuses the craft of distilling, brewing, and coffee roasting in a way that commands focus. A three-way collaboration between Portland’s Westward Distilling Co, Melbourne’s Stomping Ground Brewery, and a specialist coffee finish, it brings together malt, hops, roast, and oak in a conversation that spans continents and crafts.

Westward’s foundation is its house-style single malt – 100 percent malted barley fermented like craft beer and double pot-distilled in Oregon. But this expression adds layers. First, the spirit is matured in barrels that held Stomping Ground’s Strong Ale, then receives a final finish in oak casks seasoned with roasted coffee before bottling.

The nose is striking – dark chocolate, espresso beans, hazelnut brittle, toasted barley, with a faint hoppy hint beneath, offering brewery character without overwhelming the malt core.

On the palate it's bold yet balanced. It begins with mocha cake, burnt toffee, and stewed plum before coffee bitterness and ale-driven spice provide backbone and structure. Remarkably, these influences integrate smoothly without overpowering the malt richness.

The finish is long and dry, highlighting black cherry, cocoa nibs, espresso crema, and charred oak. It leaves a clear memory of both stout-style stout and bold whiskey, satisfying without dulling.

A Study in Cross-Discipline Craft
This is not a stunt finish. It’s a respectful dialogue between fermentation, brewing, and roasting. Westward’s brewing DNA gets probed, not exploited – the result is a whisky of vision, complexity, and coherence.

Final Thought
Westward Stomping Ground Strong Ale X Coffee Cask Finish isn’t about tradition – it’s about innovation rooted in craft. For those who seek layered malt with edges, texture, and character, this bottle is not just a pour, but a conversation worth revisiting.