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| [https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/156907/westland-coldfoot Coldfoot]
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A partnership with Filson, Coldfoot was another blend of the original mashbills and finishes as observed in the Core Range. Each bottle was packaged in a canvas bag made by Filson.  
A partnership with [https://www.filson.com/ Filson] (an Seattle-based outdoor gear company founded in 1897), Coldfoot was another blend of the original Westland grainbills (Five Malt, Pale Malt, Peated) and casks types (ex-bourbon, new American oak, oloroso sherry). Each bottle was packaged in a Filson canvas bag tied with a strip of leather.


As part of the promotion, Filson released a series of co-branded t-shirts, caps, stickers, a pullover hoodie, and a stoneware shot glass. Release events were held at Westland (February 21, 2020) and at three Filson stores: Portland (February 27, 2020), Boston (March 12, 2020), and New York (March 19, 2020).
As part of the promotion, Filson released a series of co-branded t-shirts, caps, stickers, a pullover hoodie, and a stoneware shot glass. Release events were held at Westland (February 21, 2020) and at three Filson stores: Portland (February 27, 2020), Boston (March 12, 2020), and New York (March 19, 2020).


In terms of flavor components, Coldfoot was somewhat a sequel to [[Winter 2016]] and an early prototype of [[Flagship]].
Compare to: [[Westland Winter 2016]], [[Westland Flagship]].


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
* Grain Bill: 5-malt, Washington Select Pale Malt, Peated Malt
* Spirit Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
* Cask Type(s): Ex-Bourbon, New American Oak, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oloroso Oloroso] Butt
* Grain Bill:  
** 5-malt
** Washington Select Pale Malt
** Peated Malt
* Cask Type(s):
** Ex-Bourbon
** New American Oak
** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oloroso Oloroso] Butt
* Minimum Maturation Time: 60 Months  
* Minimum Maturation Time: 60 Months  
* ABV: 50%  
* ABV: 50%  
* Yeast Strain: Belgian Saison Brewer’s Yeast  
* Yeast Strain: Belgian Saison Brewer’s Yeast  
* Fermentation Time: 144 Hours  
* Fermentation Time: 144 Hours  
* Format: 750ml
* Size: 750ml
* Total Bottled: 978
* Total Bottled: 978
* MSRP: $99.99
* MSRP: $99.99


== From The Distillery ==
== From the Distillery ==
* "The first edition of Coldfoot American Single Malt commemorates the spirit of exploration and those places where independent paths come together to revel in the journey. Combining several signature elements of Westland’s house style into one bottle, this whiskey marks a moment in time and serves as a milepost in an ongoing expedition into the unknown possibilities of single malt whiskey in America."
* "The first edition of Coldfoot American Single Malt commemorates the spirit of exploration and those places where independent paths come together to revel in the journey. Combining several signature elements of Westland’s house style into one bottle, this whiskey marks a moment in time and serves as a milepost in an ongoing expedition into the unknown possibilities of single malt whiskey in America."
* Tasting Notes
* Tasting Notes
** Flavor Profile: "On the nose dried apple slices and walnuts lead before dessert notes of waffle cone and whipped cream join in. The palate is rich and complex with more creaminess, dried blueberry, and cacao but also deeper notes of marble rye and espresso."
** Flavor Profile: "On the nose dried apple slices and walnuts lead before dessert notes of waffle cone and whipped cream join in. The palate is rich and complex with more creaminess, dried blueberry, and cacao but also deeper notes of marble rye and espresso."
* Release Number: 0139
* Release Number: 0139
== Links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20231215191625/https://www.westlanddistillery.com/release-archives-summary/coldfoot Westland Release Archives: Coldfoot (archive.org)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jDqS0aKQ4I Coldfoot Whiskey - For The Determined (YouTube)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jDqS0aKQ4I Coldfoot Whiskey - For The Determined (YouTube)]
== Info Links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20231215191625/https://www.westlanddistillery.com/release-archives-summary/coldfoot Coldfoot (Westland)]
* [https://plainsofyonder.com/work/westland-filson-coldfoot Plains of Yonder: Coldfoot Brand Films]
* [https://plainsofyonder.com/work/westland-filson-coldfoot Plains of Yonder: Coldfoot Brand Films]
* [https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/american-whiskey/new-westland-coldfoot-whiskey-remembers-gold-rush-era/ New Westland Coldfoot Whiskey Remembers Gold Rush Era]
* [https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/american-whiskey/new-westland-coldfoot-whiskey-remembers-gold-rush-era/ The Whiskey Wash: New Westland Coldfoot Whiskey Remembers Gold Rush Era]


== Reviews ==
== Reviews ==
* [https://thewhiskeylifestyle.com/westland-and-filson-get-coldfoot/ Westland And Filson Get Coldfoot (The Whiskey Lifestyle)]
* [https://thewhiskeylifestyle.com/westland-and-filson-get-coldfoot/ The Whiskey Lifestyle: Westland And Filson Get Coldfoot]
* [https://thewhiskeywash.com/reviews/whiskey-review-westland-coldfoot-american-single-malt/ Whiskey Review: Westland Coldfoot American Single Malt (The Whiskey Wash)]
* [https://thewhiskeywash.com/reviews/whiskey-review-westland-coldfoot-american-single-malt/ The Whiskey Wash: Whiskey Review: Westland Coldfoot American Single Malt]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/AmericanSMW/comments/1is7u08/asm_review_004_westland_coldfoot/ Reddit: ASM Review #004 - Westland Coldfoot]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/AmericanSMW/comments/109np27/review_955_american_single_malt_26_westland/ Reddit: Review #955; American Single Malt #26: Westland Coldfoot]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/f7w9y4/had_the_pleasure_of_going_to_the_westland/ Reddit: Had the pleasure of going to the Westland Distillery last night for their Coldfoot release party]
 
== Images ==
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File:Coldfoot-front.jpg|Coldfoot (front label)
File:Coldfoot-front-lower.jpg|Coldfoot (front lower label)
File:Coldfoot-back.jpg|Coldfoot (back label)
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Latest revision as of 02:57, 17 May 2025

Westland Coldfoot
Release Name Coldfoot
Release Date February 2020
Spirit Type American Single Malt Whiskey
Whiskybase WB156907

A partnership with Filson (an Seattle-based outdoor gear company founded in 1897), Coldfoot was another blend of the original Westland grainbills (Five Malt, Pale Malt, Peated) and casks types (ex-bourbon, new American oak, oloroso sherry). Each bottle was packaged in a Filson canvas bag tied with a strip of leather.

As part of the promotion, Filson released a series of co-branded t-shirts, caps, stickers, a pullover hoodie, and a stoneware shot glass. Release events were held at Westland (February 21, 2020) and at three Filson stores: Portland (February 27, 2020), Boston (March 12, 2020), and New York (March 19, 2020).

Compare to: Westland Winter 2016, Westland Flagship.

Specifications

  • Spirit Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
  • Grain Bill:
    • 5-malt
    • Washington Select Pale Malt
    • Peated Malt
  • Cask Type(s):
    • Ex-Bourbon
    • New American Oak
    • Oloroso Butt
  • Minimum Maturation Time: 60 Months
  • ABV: 50%
  • Yeast Strain: Belgian Saison Brewer’s Yeast
  • Fermentation Time: 144 Hours
  • Size: 750ml
  • Total Bottled: 978
  • MSRP: $99.99

From the Distillery

  • "The first edition of Coldfoot American Single Malt commemorates the spirit of exploration and those places where independent paths come together to revel in the journey. Combining several signature elements of Westland’s house style into one bottle, this whiskey marks a moment in time and serves as a milepost in an ongoing expedition into the unknown possibilities of single malt whiskey in America."
  • Tasting Notes
    • Flavor Profile: "On the nose dried apple slices and walnuts lead before dessert notes of waffle cone and whipped cream join in. The palate is rich and complex with more creaminess, dried blueberry, and cacao but also deeper notes of marble rye and espresso."
  • Release Number: 0139

Links

Reviews

Images

  • Label images from TTB COLA database
  • Coldfoot (front label)
    Coldfoot (front label)
  • Coldfoot (front lower label)
    Coldfoot (front lower label)
  • Coldfoot (back label)
    Coldfoot (back label)
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