History
Westward began in 2004 - when Founder & Master Distiller Christian Krogstad - a former brewer and winemaker - had a vision: to make a distinctive American Single Malt inspired by the American Northwest. Having long revered the history and tradition of whiskey-making around the world, he sought out to make something entirely new and Westward Whiskey was born.
Specialties
We've reimagined what Single Malt can be, brewing it like a pale ale, distilling it like a traditional Single Malt, and aging it like a bourbon; the result is a robust spirit -- the pinnacle of American whiskey. We are a whiskey of the elements, born from the unique culture, climate, and abundant resources of the American Northwest, where our relentless pursuit of perfection creates bold, award-winning whiskeys.