Diageo Invests in Westward American Single Malt

House Spirits' Westward American Single Malt brand is joining the Distill Ventures family. The financial details were not disclosed, but Diageo has made an investment through its Distill Ventures partnership that includes both Westward American Single Malt brand and inventory, as well as the current distillery in Portland. THE NITTY GRITTY. The investment gives Diageo a minority stake in the Westward brand, but it does not include the other brands in the House Spirits portfolio (ie Krogstad aquavit, Volstead vodka