Single Malt Whisky Batch No.4: Five Year Old Single Malt
$379A testament to the complexity that can be achieved within a single cask, this release is an assertive and engaging exploration of our signature six-malt mash bill. Matured for over five years in a 120L Australian Apera cask, the spirit has been bottled at a robust 73.9% ABV, offering a high-octane experience that remains remarkably poised. The journey begins with a vibrant nose of chinotto, blood orange rind, and homemade chocolate sauce, layered with the sophisticated aromatics of well-aged cognac and soft herbs.
With a texture that starts focused before broadening into a bold display of intensity, this expression delivers a sophisticated profile of hazelnut brittle and sweet tobacco. Despite its significant strength, the palate remains balanced, delivering a dense, mouth-filling sweetness of dates and fig jam. Yielding just 87 bottles, this is a powerful and singular expression that showcases the profound depth of our five-year-old stocks, culminating in a finish defined by its depth and enduring power.
Description
The Beauty of a Single Cask
Tasting Notes
Flavour profile
Nose
Opens with notes of chinotto, blood orange rind, homemade chocolate sauce and mixed soft herbs. There is fresh raspberry with dates and fig jam as well as polished floor boards and well aged cognac.
Palate
The palate is remarkably textured, beginning with a focused precision that builds in intensity to reveal decadent layers of sweet tobacco, praline truffles, and hazelnut brittle.
Finish
This whisky has depth and power which delivers a singular experience.
Local & Ethically Sourced Ingredients
Our pale malt speaks to the Australian land where it was grown, delivering tropical fruit flavours with floral overtones.
Our local amber malt is made by roasting kilned malt which leads to a drier finish. it offers a light, biscuity flavour and dark reddish brown hues.
Batch roasted to bestow a rich cereal character, this malt delivers notes of pastry and the aroma of caramel fudge.
Extended roasting imbues this malt with a complex array of flavours including fig, raisin and toffee.
Representing the pinnacle of our whisky-making endeavours
The Single Cask Series reveals the extraordinary beauty of our most distinguished individual barrels of whisky. Released at unadulterated true cask strength, we invite you to experience the absolute essence of our craft. Archie Rose Founder, Will Edwards, discusses our Single Cask Whisky Series.