Sydney, April 8 2022 – Mumbrella Publish Awards Brand of the Year and Men’s Lifestyle publication Man of Many – manofmany.com has announced a brand-first, unveiling a limited release Single-Barrel Whiskey.
Created in partnership with Oregon-based distillery Westward Whiskey, the new collaboration is limited to just 300 bottles nationwide, available exclusively through online distributor The Whisky List. Rich and robust, the American single malt was hand-selected by Man of Many Co-Founders Scott Purcell and Frank Arthur, in unity with Westward Master Distiller Miles Munroe, for its distinctive flavour profile and malt-forward nuances.
A true pioneer of the American whiskey industry, Westward’s bold distillation approach blurs the lines between traditional and new age. Using low-reflux pot stills, Westward transforms fresh ale into premium whiskey, lending the spirit a beer-based edge and brilliant balanced finish.
Scott Purcell, Man of Many Co-Founder said the new Man of Many x Westward Whiskey Single Barrel Release represented the perfect synergy between two award-winning craft brands with a shared passion for pushing the boundaries.
“From the moment we sat down with Miles for a virtual tasting, we knew this was going to be something special. During lockdown last year, we chose a single select cast to pour 300 limited edition bottles for our readers. We wanted something approachable and this rich, malt-forward drop felt like the perfect embodiment of Man of Many and Westward.”
With only 300 bottles available, the exclusive single malt is crafted from in-house malted barley and matured in newly charred American oak barrels. The result is a 100 Proof (50% ABV) whiskey, bursting with orange peel stone fruit aromas and rich toffee, capped off with crème brulée and malt on the palate, and finished with a warm toasted almond hit.
To celebrate the cross-country collaboration, Man of Many hosted an exclusive reader event with a guest appearance from Westward Whiskey Master Distiller Miles Munroe. Held at the French Quarter at Nola Smokehouse in Sydney on Wednesday 27 April, the luxurious sit-down dinner granted attendees the opportunity to meet the maker behind the award-winning distillery. Guests also sampled a stunning selection of drops, finishing with a tasting of the limited release Man of Many Single Barrel.
“The release of this special single malt is a celebration of Man of Many and the many people that have helped us along the way, so while it is an exclusive run, we want to enjoy this with our readers. We write about products all day, so being able to put our name to one is a very special feeling and something we’re incredibly proud of,” Purcell said.
The Man of Many x Westward Single Malt Whiskey is available to purchase exclusively via The Whisky List for AUD$175.
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For additional information, please contact:
Frank Arthur – frank@manofmany.com – +61 421 391 841
About Man of Many
Man of Many is Australia’s largest men’s lifestyle digital publication and a resource for the latest in products, culture, and style. Mumbrella Publish Awards’ Website of the Year and B&T Awards’ Best Media Platform for 2023, Man of Many is a proudly independent online destination for the latest news, features, and insights from industry experts. Man of Many has a particular focus on men’s cultural, lifestyle, and public interest matters, including health and wellbeing, as well as investigating consumer trends, exploring local news and events, and reporting on technology and consumer product news.
About Westward Whiskey
As the highest-rated American Single Malt, Westward Whiskey began in 2004 with a vision: to make a distinctive American Single Malt inspired by the American Northwest and the culture, climate, and abundant natural resources that have earned the region such reverence and renown. Helmed by founders Thomas Mooney and Christian Krogstad, Westward is a trailblazer in the American craft spirits community, a leading voice for American Single Malt, and a co-founder of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission. Westward’s flagship family of whiskeys, which have earned high praise around the world (two Double Gold medals, San Francisco World Spirits Competition), include the original Westward American Single Malt, Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask, and Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask.
