Starward Muscat Cask | Single Malt Australian Whisky
Fully Matured in Muscat Barrels: combination of fresh and charred barrels
In a Starward first, this single malt whisky was fully matured for 4 years in Muscat barrels from Rutherglen, Victoria. Australia produces some of the finest Muscat fortified wine, and we are lucky to have access to these barrels within a day's drive of our distillery.
Our distillers used two parcels of locally sourced casks, wet filled and charred. The whisky absorbed the brightly perfumed aroma from the wet filled casks while the charred casks provided caramelized Muscat undertones and a toasty oak profile.
Our team are no strangers to experimenting with fortified wine. Our very first whisky, Solera, is fully matured in Apera barrels while our previous Dolce and Tawny releases show further variation in our fortified wine barrel maturation.
This latest Projects release is a nod to the iconic Muscat grape, balancing the deliciously sweet, sticky characters with soft oak spice from the barrels. Featuring notes of toasted almond, raisins, and cinnamon, it's delicisous sipped neat and fits perfectly around the dinner table.
Palate:
Imagine a plate of hot sticky cinnamon spice buns, straight out of the oven. Smooth and delicate, with hints of toasted oak and liquorice.
Please note that taste might differ between individuals
Nose:
Toasted almonds and raisins, topped with sweet and juicy lychees.
Food pairing:
Stone fruit (peaches, plums etc.)
Expert review:
In a Starward first, this single malt whisky was fully matured for 4 years in Muscat barrels from Rutherglen, Victoria. Using a combination of wet filled and charred fortified Muscat casks creates delicious, sweet and fragrant characters, perfectly balanced with a toasted oak finish. With hints of lychee, raisin and cinnamon, this latest Projects release is seductively aromatic and bursting with flavour.
Background:
In a Starward first, this single malt whisky was fully matured for 4 years in Muscat barrels from Rutherglen, Victoria. Using a combination of wet filled and charred fortified Muscat casks creates delicious, sweet and fragrant characters, perfectly balanced with a toasted oak finish. With hints of lychee, raisin and cinnamon, this latest Projects release is seductively aromatic and bursting with flavour.