#15 STARWARD
A more elegant, structured side of Starward.
Matured in a fresh Barossa Valley red wine barrique made from French oak, this Australian single malt delivers jammy red fruit, floral lift and warming spice with beautiful balance and depth.
KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE
AUSTRALIAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Only 312 bottles created
Cask: Fresh Red Wine Barrique - French Oak
Distilled: 27/08/2018
Bottled: 15/10/2024
54% ABV / 50CL
Non-chill filtered and no caramel colouring (ever!)
TASTES LIKE
FLAVOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Cherry blossom
- Strawberry laces
- Sticky toffee pudding
- Creamy macadamia
- Blackcurrant leaf
TASTING DEEPDIVE
This cask opens with floral elegance and bright red fruit - cherry blossom, strawberry laces and a subtle leafy freshness. As it develops, richer notes of sticky toffee pudding and creamy macadamia emerge, bringing warmth and texture. The French oak adds gentle spice and structure throughout, giving the whisky a long, poised finish that feels indulgent yet refined.
WHO IS THIS WHISKY FOR?
If you enjoy red wine or fortified wine cask whiskies with a little more grip and complexity, this one’s for you.
It’s ideal for drinkers who love fruit-forward styles but want structure, spice and depth, rather than pure sweetness.
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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WHY WE CHOSE THIS CASK
We’ve always been fascinated by the influence of oak - and this cask is a perfect example of what French oak can bring to the table. Where American oak gives lift and sweetness, French oak adds grip, spice, and structure. Paired with a fresh red wine fill, this cask delivers a beautifully layered whisky: floral and elegant up front, rich and indulgent through the middle, with a finish full of warmth and finesse. It’s Starward doing what they do best - taking what’s local, and turning it into something world-class.
THE DISTILLERY IN 60 SECONDS
Starward Distillery was founded in Melbourne in 2007 with a clear mission: to make whisky that reflects its place. By using red wine barrels sourced just hours away and embracing Melbourne’s dramatic climate, Starward create whiskies that mature boldly and develop intense fruit character.
We chose this cask because it highlights the influence of French oak and fresh red wine on Starward’s spirit - adding elegance, spice and structure to their signature fruit-forward style.
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