FAQ

What is Forthwest?

Forthwest isn’t just a whisky. It’s a point of view. Forthwest is bigger than just a name. It’s an idea and an ideology. It’s a place and a state of mind. Here in the Forthwest, we have a saying: Always forward, no matter the direction. We’re moving whisky forward with flavor, optimism, and by bringing people together. Raise a glass to the Forthwest.

Most flavored whiskies are 70 proof, why are yours 80 proof?

We’re a whisky company that also happens to love flavor. We started with a full proof whisky and added our delicious flavors to the mix. Now you get the best of both worlds! When you taste them, you will notice that the higher proof helps tone down the heavy caramel sweetness aspect that other brands tend to carry.

Why 700ml instead of 750ml?

The 700ml size has been the European Union standard for more than three decades and was recently accepted as a legal size in the United States. Launching Forthwest in this size allows us to share our product with multiple countries. 

Why does your glass bottle have a colored tint to it?

We’re proud to say that we use 100% recycled glass that is referred to as “wild flint glass”. Due to the nature of recycled glass, the color tint of the bottle may be slightly different in each production run, and you may see small bubbles or “imperfections” in the glass. Not to worry, these are just cosmetic and part of what makes Forthwest, well… Forthwest.

What kind of flavor do you use in your Shiny Apple, Giant Peach & Spice of Life Whiskies?

We set out to create the best tasting flavored whisky at an approachable price point. In order accomplish this, we use high-quality and all natural flavors. 

Can you tell us a bit about the whisky in the bottle?

Shiny Apple, Giant Peach & Spice of Life Whiskies – While the whisky is an integral part of our flavored whiskies, it’s really the Shiny Apple, Giant Peach and Spice of Life that shine. We found that a three-year blended Canadian whisky was the best partner to compliment them.  

Forthwest Whisky – When we started, our mission was to create the best tasting flavored whiskies. But we also realized that some prefer the flavor of their whisky to be... whisky. With our dedication to the quality of spirit that goes into every bottle, our Master Distiller worked meticulously in partnership with our Canadian whisky supplier to achieve the traditional smoothness that you’d expect, while also providing you with notes of wheat and red fruits to keep the category moving forward. We’re happy to offer this to you as a five-year blended Canadian whisky. If you’re interested in more information on the blend, barrels, etc., please reach out via our Contact Us page and we’d be happy to share more information!

Do you have any charitable components to your brand?

As a spirit company, we rely heavily on water, which is one of our most valuable ingredients. Producing our product in Hood River, Oregon allows us to use Glacier-Fed Spring Water from Mt. Hood. In alignment with the importance of water for all, we’re a proud partner of The Freshwater Trust, a nonprofit, whose mission is to preserve and restore freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, streams and creeks across the West. Please visit their website and sign up for their newsletter to learn more: https://www.thefreshwatertrust.org/