Westward Reserve Bar Topflight Series, Barrel No. 16, is a single-barrel American single malt whiskey made from 100% malted barley in Westward’s ale-yeast house style. This barrel came in at 130.21 proof, undiluted among the higher-proof releases in the Topflight series. As a numbered single-barrel exclusive, it carries this barrel’s specific character rather than a blended standard profile. Portland’s mild, wet climate gives Westward whiskies a slower, more even barrel interaction than a hot-climate bourbon, letting the higher proof stay balanced rather than harsh. Start it neat, then add water in small increments.