Westward Whiskey will continued to honor Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, March 8, with the release of Women of Westward, a special pick of three single malt barrels. Proceeds go to partnering charities.

The Women of Westward barrels, the first of which released in 2021, so far has raised nearly $20,000 for Al Otro Lado and Black Mamas Matter Alliance, with a few bottles remaining to be sold (purchase here). In addition, Westward was selected as the first-ever distillery host for the STEPUP Foundation, ACSA’s comprehensive internship program dedicated to creating more gender and racial diversity within distilled spirits.

The whiskey was selected by the all-woman 2021 Barrel Selection Panel, which consists of drinks industry influencers from around the country, including:

• Alexis Belton-Tinoco (she/her): Bar Director, The Aviary
• Ashtin Berry (she/her): Bartender, Educator, Equity Worker 
• Emily Mistell (she/her): Owner/Beverage Director, Hey Love 
• Lauren Paylor (she/her): Owner + Co-Founder Focus on Health
• Natasha David (she/her): Co-Owner, You & Me Cocktails 
• Tiffanie Barriere (she/her): Bartender, Educator, Innovator

Women of Westward is bottled at 90 proof and carries an SRP of $99.99.