Description
In a country known for its New World wines, it seems apt that Australia's Starward Distillery ages the majority of its whiskies in red wine barrels. Production is based in Melbourne - recognised as a city with a thriving food and drink scene - where they are surrounded by world-class wineries in the slightly cooler climate which is, of course, suited to whisky production. This is Starward's first-ever release using fresh Limousin Oak French Cognac casks. Bottled at 48% and non-chill filtered, it offers notes of baked tropical fruits, chewy jersey caramels, and Madagascan vanilla bean. This limited release was also awarded Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.