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#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.

55% VOL / 50CL

1 of 383 bottles

Regular price £69.00 GBP

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ABOUT THIS WHISKY

Australian Single Malt Whiskey

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.

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.

OTHER COOL THINGS ABOUT THIS WHISKY

Fresh Red Wine Casks

Starward works with casks sourced just hours away from the distillery in the Barossa Valley. Unlike most red wine casks used in whisky (which are dried before transport), these are used fresh, preserving all that juicy, rich character from the wine.

American Oak

This cask is made from American oak (where #15 was French oak). Expect classic vanilla and coconut notes from the wood, plus rich, jammy red fruit from big Aussie reds like Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon that previously filled the cask.