Description

Starward Tawny Australian Single Malt Whisky (500ml)

Volume: 500ml           ABV: 48%           Age: No Age Statement            Country: Australia

The Starward Distillery has grown incredibly since its birth at Essendon Fields and now sits as an icon of Melbourne, Australia’s food capital.

With a focus on flavour over age the whisky produced here is matured in red wine barrels mainly. All produce is sourced from Australia and usually only a days drive away, so it’s local. It only takes Starward whisky around three years to hit its optimum flavour profile and this is created by using the local climate to their advantage. Owner and founder David Vitale is food obsessed and wanted to create memorable moments around the dinner table and we have no hesitation that he has managed to produce this vision.

The Tawny is a limited release and is extremely delicious. The spirit is twice distilled and then placed in ex-Tawny fortified wine barrels. The barrels are around 100litres in volume which gives this whisky extra richness due to more surface area and contact with wood through maturation. This whisky is described as ‘Christmas in a Glass’.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Dried orange, fig and toasted oak.

Palate: Dried fruits and nutmeg.

Finish: Long and spicy.