What’s Next for Westward Whiskey

Dear Client: Earlier this month, news broke that craft spirits early-mover and Oregon-based distiller, Westward Whiskey, was filing for Chapter 11, Section V bankruptcy [see WSD 04-11-2025]. Your editor recently got Westward chief Tom Mooney on the horn to check in on the team and find out what's in store for the company. WHAT HAPPENED IN 2024. We last caught up with Tom in early 2024 at the start of what ended up being a particularly tough year for craft