Watt Whisky Westport 2005 – 17 Year Old – 57.1%

This 2005 Westport from Watt Whisky is a particularly interesting 17-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in a Sherry Hogshead and bottled in 2022 at cask strength of 57.1% ABV. The production is limited to just 198 bottles. The whisky is uncolored, non-chill filtered, and sourced from a single cask.

Westport is a name used by independent bottlers for whisky whose distillery is not prominently mentioned on the label. As a result, the focus here is primarily on the character of the whisky itself and the influence of its long maturation.

After 17 years in wood, this bottling offers a rich combination of caramel, vanilla, and ripe fruit, supported by the influence of the sherry cask. The taste is full and powerful, with notes of fruit, vanilla, and caramel once again, and a distinctly rich structure.

With its robust 57.1% ABV, it can be enjoyed neat for maximum intensity, though a few drops of water can help release additional aromas.

Furthermore, this bottling is highly regarded: on Whiskybase, it is currently rated 87.38/100 based on 23 ratings.

Details: Westport · Single Malt Scotch Whisky · vintage 2005 · bottled in 2022 · 17 years old · Sherry Hogshead · Watt Whisky / Campbeltown Whisky Company · 57.1% ABV · 70 cl · Single Cask · Cask Strength · uncolored · non-chill filtered · 198 bottles.

A fine choice for lovers of older independent bottlings, sherry-matured whisky, and powerful cask-strength single malts.