Westland’s Cask Exchange continues, this time partnering with the Redhook Brewlab. In this exchange Westland received casks previously holding a Stratosphere Barley Wine made with Strata hops. The final whiskey initially commences launch with a solid malt and oak profile, and a hint of trailing smoke, eventually thrusting it into a barley wine-soaked orbit. TASTING NOTES: Nose: Chocolate chip cookie dough, Danish butter cookie, apple skins, jasmine. Palate: Dried apricot, dates, light smoke, crêpe, subtle vanilla. CASK TYPES: Primary: New American Oak (39 months) Finishing: Re-fill Ex-Bourbon that held Stratosphere Barley Wine Beer (48 months) CASK MATURATION TIMES: 87 Months GRAIN BILL: Washington Select Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Extra Special Malt, Pale Chocolate Malt, Brown Malt ABV: 50%