Finding the best locally made Australian whisky can be challenging, especially if you haven’t purchased one before. But it doesn’t need to be a challenge that stops you in your tracks and forces you to question everything you know. We have the best Australian whisky, detailed below, so you can find your next bottle to enjoy.
Lark are known for some of the best whisky across Australia, and their Rising Tide is no exception. The whisky is matured in port and sherry casks from six Tasmanian distilleries, helping to provide a deep flavour that will set your throat alight.
The long, continuous flavours make this a fantastic whisky to enjoy with food or to sip after dinner. It’s hearty and warm, without being spicy or harsh on your throat, making it a good choice if you prefer a sweeter whisky.
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Colour: Auburn gold
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Nose: Orange and toffee, stewed apple pie, maritime
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Palate: Citrus, roasted malt, caramel and honey
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Finish: Maple syrup, coconut, fruit mince pie, and dark chocolate
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Price: $140
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Age: No age statement
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AB: 51.4%
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Made in Tasmania
Starward Pedro Ximenez Cask
Starward Pedro Ximenez was created exclusively for the Whisky Club, so getting your hands on your bottle can be tricky. If you manage it, you won’t be disappointed. This whisky is jammy and fruity, phrases you don’t often hear when talking about whisky. It is made in red wine barrels that help to bring through the fruity flavours while balancing the sweet, richness of the chocolate.
You can tell just by looking at the colour of this whisky (and the number of awards Starward have picked up) that this will be a tasty treat!
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Colour: Auburn/rust
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Nose: orange zest, tropical fruits, banana pancake, dried apricot, blackberries, and sticky toffee
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Palate: Golden syrup, dried orange peel, buttered raisin toast, toasted oak, nutmeg, and mocha
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Finish: Caramel fudge, fried fruits, mulberry jam, and cacao nibs
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Price: $140
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Age: No age statement
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AB: 48%
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Made in Australia
Archie Rose Solera Strength Rye
You need to try this award-winning whisky! It has been voted the Best Rye Whisky for three years, and it’s easy to see why. Archie Rose uses a unique mix of malted rye and malted barley which is matured in virgin American oak casks. The magic happens when the barrels are added to the solera vat, where the whisky is combined with a portion of every batch ever released by the distillery!
This is how you end up with a sweet, fruity, and delicious bottle of whisky! Unlike others, there is no chill filter, and it’s non-coloured, putting all the focus on the delicious taste. It’s an ideal dessert whisky or one to sip and enjoy on a summer evening.
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Colour: Amber with copper highlights
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Nose: Vanilla eclairs, sherbert, sun-dried apricots, muesli, rice pudding, creaming soda, toffee, and cola
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Palate: Peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
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Finish: Caraway seed, sweet spices, and salinity
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Food match: Tiramisu
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Price: $185
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Age: No age statement
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AB: 52%
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Made in Australia
Overeem starts with Port and Sherry casks before maturing for a second time in South Australian Tokay casks, which help to solidify its flavour and provide a rich whisky. Every sip is full of flavour, with the slight spice from oak and plenty of fruity notes. Their Tokay Cask range was a limited release, so finding a bottle can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible.
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Colour: Rich chestnut
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Nose: Orange and pineapple, treacle with dried fruits and caramelised oak
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Palate: Baked tropical fruits, Jersey caramel, chocolate powder, and sweet spices
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Finish: Figs, raisins, hazelnuts, fruit cake, and milk chocolate
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Food match: Better enjoyed without food
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Finally, we have this tasty Tokay Barrel from Morris. The whisky is matured in wine casks before being finished in Topaque barrels, which Morris has been using for over fifteen years. The result of this? A rich whisky that offers intense toffee and mocha flavours before finishing on a creamy note. It’s sticky, delicious, and perfectly served with or without food.
Find Your New Australian Whisky Today
Whichever whisky you choose from our brief list today, we are sure you will be pleased with its rich flavour and unique taste!
