Westland Distillery: American Single Malt From Seattle
Westland Distillery is an American single malt distillery in Seattle, Washington. It is best known for Garryana, a series of releases matured in casks made from Pacific Northwest native Garry oak, Quercus garryana. Its Garryana 8th Edition was ranked third worldwide on Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskeys list in 2023, the highest placed American whiskey that year.
At a glance
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Style: American single malt
Signature series: Garryana, matured in Garry oak casks
Barley: an experimental craft malting barley farm in the Skagit Valley, north of Seattle, plus barley bought from Skagit Valley Malting
Core bottlings on the official shop: Westland Flagship, Beer Cask Finish, Wine Cask Finish and the limited Garryana editions
Visiting: the official site says distillery tours are back and can be booked online
Official website: westlanddistillery.com
The story
Westland has built its identity on place. The Pacific Northwest supplies the Garry oak for the Garryana series and the Skagit Valley supplies the barley, and the distillery keeps a farm there for trialling craft malting barley varieties. That focus on local grain and local wood is what sets it apart in the American single malt field.
In 2025 the American Single Malt category was formally enacted, and Westland sits at the centre of the producers who use it. Wikipedia credits the distillery with consistent showings at international competitions, including a Best American Single Malt title at the World Whiskies Awards in 2023.
The range
The official shop lists the following. Prices were seen on 20 October 2026 and will change.
Westland Flagship: described by the distillery as an introduction to American single malt built from roasted malts, New American Oak, and a touch of Oloroso sherry and peated spirit. $49.99.
Beer Cask Finish: finished in Saison and Doppelbock beer casks. $74.99.
Wine Cask Finish: uses Washington State wine casks that held Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tempranillo. Named in Whisky Advocate's Top 20. $74.99.
Garryana 10th Edition: the first limited, age stated Garryana, presented by the distillery as a milestone after more than a decade of work. $149.99 and low in stock when seen.
Garryana Edition 11: the site promotes a release event for this edition.
Awards and recognition
2023: Garryana 8th Edition ranked third on Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskeys, highest placed American whiskey of the year (Wikipedia)
2023: named Best American Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards (Wikipedia)
2024: Wine Cask Finish placed number 20 on Whisky Advocate's Top 20, a second year in the list (Wikipedia)
2024: Double Gold at the New York International Spirits Competition for a cask expression (Wikipedia)
The 2025 theft
Wikipedia reports that in July 2025 a truck arrived at the distillery's Burlington, Washington warehouse with apparently valid documents and left with ten year old Garryana and other whiskeys worth at least 924,000 dollars. The Skagit County Sheriff investigated in August and the incident was reported to the public in September. We have not seen an update on the case.
Westland Distillery FAQ
Where is Westland Distillery?
In Seattle, Washington. Its barley farm and a warehouse are in the Skagit Valley area north of the city.
What is Garryana?
Garryana is Westland's limited series of single malts matured in barrels made from Garry oak, a tree native to the Pacific Northwest. The 10th Edition was its first age stated release.
Is Westland an American single malt?
Yes. The distillery describes its whiskey as American single malt, and the category was formally enacted in January 2025.
Can you visit Westland?
The official site says distillery tours are back and can be booked online. Check the official site for dates and prices.
Sources and gaps
Sources read on 20 October 2026: the Westland Distillery official shop home page (range, prices, tours) and the Wikipedia article on Westland Distillery.
Gaps for Filip: the official about page returned a 404, so the founding year, founders, current owner, stills, capacity and mash bills are not verified here. ABVs are not confirmed. The theft account rests on Wikipedia only. Prices are a snapshot. Set the URL slug by hand. Whisky Clan does not publish tasting notes in its distillery profiles.
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