American SIngle Malt commission guidelines and the Westward way
American Single Malt Commission: Made from 100% malted barley.
Westward Way: Two row barley grown and malted in the Northwest.
American Single Malt Commission: Distilled entirely at one distillery.
Westward Way: Every drop comes from our distillery in Portland, Oregon.
American Single Malt Commission: Mashed, distilled and matured in the U.S.
Westward Way: Mashed, distilled and matured in the heart of the American Northwest.
American Single Malt Commission: Matured in oak casks (less than 700L).
Westward Way: Our barrels are new, lightly charred 53-gallon American Oak.
American Single Malt Commission: Distilled to no more than 160 proof.
Westward Way: Distilled to approximately 142 proof.
American Single Malt Commission: Bottled at 80 proof or more.
Westward Way: Bottled at 90 proof/45% ABV.