It’s been a heck of a 12 months for Australian whisky maker Starward. Again in June, it was named Most Awarded Distillery on the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors. Now, the model is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary with the discharge of a commemorative single malt whisky, Starward Vitalis.
Named after the model’s founder, David Vitale, Starward Vitalis is a 15-year-old single malt that has been matured in a mixture of crimson wine barrels; tawny Port, Bourbon, first-fill and second-fill Apera casks; and rum barrels.
Vitale stated, “It appears like solely yesterday once I was impressed by Australia’s farmed wine areas and requested myself the query: ‘Why aren’t individuals maturing whisky in crimson wine barrels?’ That is the thought that catapulted Starward into the daring and award-winning distillery it’s immediately. It’s been a wild and white-knuckled experience since then, and I wouldn’t change it for something. This is the reason we’re so excited to carry Vitalis to the world. To not solely have a good time our highs and lows, however to additionally proceed trying ahead to the celebs and the brand new horizons for Starward.”
On the nostril, chewy toffee provides option to raisins and chocolate-coated pineapples. The palate delivers wealthy dried fruits, ripe crimson currants, and hints of evenly toasted espresso beans
Bottled at 52% ABV, Starward Vitalis is priced at £110 ($122 USD). For extra info, head over to the model’s official web site.
In Might, Starward teamed up with Australia’s oldest family-owned vineyard, Yalumba, to launch Octave Barrels single malt. That very same month, the model unveiled the seventh version of its cult favourite Ginger Beer Cask.
