#14 STARWARD
Like chocolate-covered raspberries? Then you’ll love this.
Starward Distillery has firmly put Melbourne on the Whisky map. Matured in a fresh red wine cask from the Barossa Valley (crafted from American oak), this single malt is all about juicy red fruit and indulgent sweetness - guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
ABOUT THIS WHISKY
Australian Single Malt Whisky
Only 383 bottles created
Cask: Fresh Red Wine Barrique - American Oak
Distilled: 18/06/2019
Bottled: 29/08/2024
Strength: 55%
Non-chill filtered and no caramel colouring (ever!
TASTES LIKE
Bright redcurrants and dried apple slices lead the nose, lifted by delicate rose petals and a whisper of hay. On the palate, a burst of chocolate-covered raspberries meets the comforting crumble of digestive biscuits, layered with rich vanilla and a drizzle of golden syrup. There’s a soft, malty warmth - think porridge laced with dates - and a long, satisfying finish of desiccated coconut, toasted spices and a lingering echo of a raspberry dessert.
Key Takeouts
- Chocolate Covered Raspberries
- Redcurrants
- Digestive Biscuits
- Rich Vanilla
- Dried Apple Slices
MEET THE DISTILLERY
Starward lives by two secret ingredients: red wine barrels and Melbourne's wild weather. Learn more about them here.
LABEL INSPIRATION
When we think of Melbourne, we don’t think of whisky, but also their great coffee scene (if you’ve been, you’ll know!) So for this label we took a big sip of inspiration from coffee culture. The label’s got a funky coffee art vibe – a playful nod to the city’s love of good brews and their creative flair.
MUSIC TO SIP TO
Enjoying a dram by yourself whilst relaxing after a long day? Sharing the bottle with a few friends? Whatever the occasion, stick THIS playlist one to make that dram taste that little bit better.
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THIS MADE THE CUT BECAUSE
Since our first visit to Starward in 2017, we’ve been hooked - not just on the whisky, but on what they stand for. A distillery that’s proudly and unapologetically Melbourne, using ingredients sourced within a day’s drive. How could we not want to partner with them?
Red wine cask maturation isn’t new - but the use of fresh red wine casks is. It’s a brilliant story of provenance and flavour. Most red wine casks used in Scotch are dried and shipped across the world, but Starward gets to use them straight from the Barossa, full of life, vibrancy, and wine-soaked character. And wow, does it show.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
We’re big fans of Good Chemistry in Bristol, and their Pure Optimism, a juicy, light 3.4% session pale ale%, is the perfect canvas to showcase this whisky’s jammy berry sweetness. For a High/Low combo, try Wiper + True’s 0.5% Kaleidoscope Pale Ale - another Bristol gem.
HEADING TO MELBOURNE?
Check out our tried and tested guide to our favourite bars, restaurants, coffee shops and other cool things to do whilst visiting Starward. Enjoy!
