Archie Rose x Sydney Opera House Contemporary Whisky
About
Created to celebrate our shared passion for bringing extraordinary experiences to Sydney and the world, Contemporary Whisky embodies the vibrant spirit of modern music performances at the Opera House and represents our innovative approach to whisky-making. Featuring locally sourced rare and specialty malts, this whisky showcases Australian provenance and ingenuity, capturing the essence of contemporary music that has illuminated the Opera House stages for years.
Archie Rose x Sydney Opera House Contemporary Whisky
Tasting Notes
Nose
Honey roasted macadamias, pineapple and digestive biscuits joined by more subtle notes of mango, amaretto and violets.
Palate
A smooth entrance of tropical fruit that broadens into roasted nuts, milk chocolate-coated biscuits and maillard cheese on toast.
Finish
A broad and complex finish of roasted nuts, interwoven with tropical fruits, drying spice and dark cacao
Local & Ethically Sourced Ingredients
Highlighting the contemporary tradition of using Australian fortified wine casks, this whisky headlines locally sourced rare and speciality malts nurtured from seed to the bottle, as a true expression of the modern Australian provenance and ingenuity that underpins Archie Rose’s award-winning range of malt whiskies.
Australian apera is a fortified wine similar to Spanish sherry. It's used to season American or French Oak casks, offering a flavour profile that's usually made up of nutty and dried fruit notes like figs and prunes.
This is an American Oak cask that's been seasoned with Bourbon whisky and quite often it's heavily charred. It's known for the same flavour profile as Virgin American Oak with some additional sweet flavours that are more subtle and nuanced.
Grown in central New South Wales, this ancient variety of malt yields an umami flavour combination as well as notes of stone fruit.
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.
A specialty malt that provides rich and intense flavours of coffee and dark chocolate.
Spirits We Think You Will Love
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Read moreCelebrating 10 years of Archie Rose Whisky
In 2024, Archie Rose celebrates a decade of redefining Australian distilling.
Read moreQuestion Everything with Dave Withers
Our interview series, “Question Everything”, is a dedicated space for us to dive deep into the stories behind our process, our people and our interests. This spirit of inquiry rests at the heart of everything we do at Archie Rose.
Read more