Australian

This release 'Fortis' comes from Australian distillery Starward. This whisky has been maturing in American Oak barrels which have then held Barossa Valley shiraz and cabernet wine. This whisky has notes of Madagascan vanilla pods, blackberry jam, raisins, and caramelised figs. The palate starts of with vanilla notes, quince paste, and raisins. It the develops into notes of chocolate, cinnamon and banana bread.

From Starward Distillery, this whisky has originally been maturing in red wine casks and has then been transferred to casks that originally held peated whisky,. The nose has notes of tropical fruits, toasted oak and a hint of peat. Ripe fruits, gentle peat and mocha. The finish is slightly drying with a long peaty finish.

This is a special release from Australian distillery Starward has been named in celebration of starwards founder David Vitale. Six parcels of whiskies where selected from a range of casks and barrels including tawny, bourbon, apera and rum. These have been matured between four and ten years. There are notes of raisin, chocolate-coated pineapple, chewy coffee and ceda. The finish is long and oily with fruit ad oak.