The Judgement of Westland – Orange County
October 24, 2021 @ 12:00 pm
From our friends at Westland Distillery (Seattle):
“For centuries Scotland set the standards in single malt whiskey. But today there is a sea change underway. New voices have emerged to challenge the sanctity of tradition in single malt. At Westland we believe that the merits of a single malt should not be determined by where a distillery sits on a map, but instead be judged by the integrity of its intention and the excellence of its execution. We believe that all fine single malts should be equally considered as valid points in the global conversation that defines them.
Since 2010, Westland has been the flag-bearer of America’s contribution to that conversation. Ten years in, do we measure up? The pundits give us high marks, but has Westland, and America, truly earned a seat at the table? It is not for us to claim; it is for you to decide.
It is time for the Judgement of Westland.
Our goal is similar to that of The Judgement of Paris—a blind tasting hosted by British wine merchant Steven Spurrier in 1976 that American Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon against some of the most famed Bordeaux Chateaux—by demonstrating again that new world can indeed stand tall with old world.
Starting October 1st, Westland will be hosting a series of blind tastings across the globe featuring four single malts from four distinct regions. Single malt fans will be asked to score each (not rank) to see how different regions stack up. None other than Dave Broom and Dr. Sam Simmons have selected each whiskey and designed the scoring system.”
Orange County Scotch Club will be participating in The Judgement of Westland… and then some. In addition to the blind tasting of 1oz each of an unknown Westland and three other single malts, we will finish with the flagship Westland, the not-yet-released 2021 Westland Garryana, and Westland Distillery Shop Only Cask No. 3859. That’s a lot of whisky! Westland’s Marshall Altier will preside over the Judgment.
Lunch will be provided per your choice of Cheeseburger, Veggie burger, or chicken quesadilla.
ALL for $25.
The event will be held on the OUTSIDE patio. Per COVID concerns, we will separate into a vaxxed-only section and a “don’t care” section with plenty of space in between.