Matured in small French oak casks previously used to age Apera fortified wine (Australian style sherry). The solera system simultaneously combines maturation and blending, taking rows of aged whisky and blending them with slightly younger casks in a tiered system called a ‘scale’. A fractional amount of each young cask is blended with a more mature spirit.
Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia
ABV: 43%
Starward Distillery are all about celebrating great Australian produce – using 100% Aussie barley and Australian red wine barrels for their whiskies. It should come as no surprise then, that when they wanted to create a single malt in the traditional Sherried style, they looked a little closer to home.
Since 2010, any Australian wines made in the Sherry style are given the name Apera. From a whisky-making perspective, Apera offers the same delightful fruity, nutty and spicy qualities to drams that Sherry does.
Heightening this dram’s Apera connection is the use of the Solera system, common to the Sherry industry. This style of fractional blending sees younger spirit replace the older whisky as it is bottled – leading to a more consistent final product that hits a perfect balance of young and old.
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Aromas of spiced cider, apricot, plums and sultanas delight the senses. Some toffee malt with almond, brown sugar and charred oak. An intriguing nose that demands attention.
Creamy at first, before building in spicy intensity. Solera serves up jammy Apera notes: thick stewed plums, apple sauce, figs, brown sugar. Cinnamon and pepper add complexity.
Malty and long, with flashpoints of milky coffee, dark chocolate and pencil shavings. A great example of the Aussie Apera style.
Beautifully presented sample pack, as ordered. The presentation box and whiskey samples were even better in person, true quality product indeed. The sample bottles were unique with information pertaining to each whiskey embossed on the outside and the perfect size of liquid not to scare off the cubes of ice.
If Old Rip Van Winkle was an Aussie, this is the whisky he would make. Whilst the expressions differ, the core philosophy is the same: fine craftsmanship and a whole lot of patience goes into every bottle. Starward indeed!!
Starward have discovered something truly memorable with these three drams. Each has a distinct flavour and all deliver an amazing experience to savour. Caramel and toffee greet you early, with varying spices across the range. The single barrel has a peppery note for those who love a bit of heat to linger!
I don't know why but I was always a little sceptical of this brand, maybe the name was a bit too close to one of my childhood passions..... not sure really. anyways I thought I'd try this pack and see what they were like & I'm glad I did!
I am extremely impressed by these whiskies. Really delicious and flavoursome and interesting. The pick of the bunch was The Nova Single Malt- simply delicious.
I've since gone and bought full bottles of 4 Starward Whiskies, so get on this pack is my advice.
The tasting pack is the best way to get to try these amazing Whisky's before buying the bottle. Packed with fruit and spice - showcases all that is brilliant about modern Aussie distilling. The flavours most certainly come through. A great Whisky to enjoy at leisure and shared with friends.
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| Oak |
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