We tried cocktail flighs at Westland Distillery

 

This cocktail flight from Westland Distillery was one of the tastiest flights I've ever had, and it was my first Whiskey flight! 

If you enjoy sampling whiskey or sipping on cocktail flights, then a visit to Westland Distillery in Seattle's SODO area is a must do. This was our first visit to a distillery for my husband and I, and it was such a positive experience. The interior was striking, yet rustic, with high ceilings and a spacious room for tastings. You can also see the area where the whiskey is produced. Here it is mashed, distilled, and bottled. The whiskey is aged in facilities in Hoquiam, WA, two hours south of Seattle, because of the cool and humid climate. 

Westland Distillery started in 2011 and today are one of America's premier distillers. They use sustainable practices and their whiskey is award-winning. You can book a tour at their distillery, but we chose to pop in and do a tasting. You have some options when trying the whiskey. You can do a flight of four whiskeys, or you can do a cocktail flight, selecting four from the cocktail menu. Or you can order a regular size cocktail instead of a flight. The flights are $15 each and the whiskey flights are 0.5 oz per glass. The tastings and cocktail flights feature the Westland flagship single malt whiskey. 

For our flights, we each chose the same four 0.5 oz cocktails. We selected the Peanut Popper, a drink made with a Peanut Butter whiskey, cold brew, and banana. Next up, was a Trade Winds- a drink featuring whiskey, pineapple, yuzu, and more tropical flavors. And the other two were a Midnight Old Fashioned and the Stateside Manhattan. We took a seat at a table and before we knew it, the friendly distillery bartender presented our flights to us.

I started with from left to right, so the first cocktail I tried was the Peanut Popper. The flavors were subtle, with the whiskey as the focus, but it tasted amazing. This was the theme for all four drinks, but no complaints from us. The whiskey tasted oaky and strong, and paired so well with all of the flavors of the drinks. They sell pins, so I was able to buy one for my pin collection. The bartender even gave me some stickers for my scrapbook, too, which I was happy about. 

My husband and I loved our whiskey tasting experience and we are planning on returning to try four more cocktails in another flight. There are eight cocktails to choose from, and we want to sample the other half! Westland Distillery would be perfect for a date night, guys or girls' night out, or a birthday celebration! 

Westland Distillery 

2931 1st Ave S 

Seattle, WA 

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