The Westfalian TW40
2025-05-04
Nose
On the nose, the TW40 impresses with an inviting sweetness reminiscent of freshly popped popcorn. Dominant woody notes are complemented by warm caramel and soft vanilla. A touch of forest honey rounds out the aroma, adding a natural, earthy complexity to the profile.
Taste
On the palate, the whisky presents a sticky, oily texture that immediately exudes pure power—a whisky that delivers endless energy. The prevailing sweetness of sugary corn blends surprisingly well with a slight funky note and the character of burnt caramel. This combination creates an intense flavor experience, presenting itself in a purist, straight-forward manner.
Finish
The finish is short to medium in length, characterized by a pronounced emphasis on woody notes that almost take center stage—yet always accompanied by a delicate sweetness. This persistent woodiness adds depth and allows the enjoyment to linger long after the last sip.
Thoughts
The Westfalian TW40 is a whisky that quite literally knocks your socks off—purist, uncompromising, and packing an explosive energy that turns everything up to 10/10. With a subtly winking cowboy charm hinting that this is truly for the "real men", it presents itself as an extraordinary interpretation of a “bourbon” (despite not being allowed to call itself that due to its German origin). An intense, delicious whisky that meets all the requirements for a premium experience.
Rating: 86/100 - Excellent (Marcel: 85 | Sascha: 87)
Value for Money: 3/5 - Ok
Further Information
Bottling Series: Single Corn WhiskyCask Type: new american oak barrel
Cask Number: TW040