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Master Blender Departs Westward for New Venture
7 Jul
Summary
- Westward's master blender of 13 years has launched Grimoire Spirits.
- Grimoire Spirits will offer a members-only club with exclusive blends.
- Westward Whiskey recently emerged from bankruptcy under new ownership.
Miles Munroe, instrumental in developing Westward Whiskey and the American single malt category for 13 years, has announced his departure from the Oregon distillery. He is launching Grimoire Spirits, an independent blending company focused on creative experimentation with sourced casks worldwide.
Munroe's new venture will debut with the Grimoire Whiskey Society, a members-only club offering exclusive small-batch releases. While initially concentrating on whiskey, Grimoire Spirits plans to broaden its scope to other aged spirits in the future.
This development comes several months after Westward Whiskey successfully navigated bankruptcy proceedings. The distillery, a pioneer in American single malt, was acquired by private investors in late 2025, ensuring its continued operation under CEO Thomas Mooney.
