Tag: Australian whiskey

A New Dawn in Whisky from the House of LARK

Dark Lark whiskey

Exclusively from the House of LARK, home to Australia’s No.1 Luxury Single Malt Whisky, DARK LARK 2024 emerges as the torchbearer in the New World of Whisky, designed to ignite the night. Best savored with friends, neat, on the rocks, or in an after-dark cocktail, this whisky is crafted to stir curiosity and creativity with every sip. DARK LARK embodies the adventurous spirit that has propelled Tasmania’s LARK to global acclaim since Bill and Lyn Lark crafted the first bottle of single malt whisky at their kitchen table in 1992. This whisky is a divergence from tradition, meant to be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. The 2024 edition of DARK LARK is renowned for its smooth yet complex flavour profile, showcasing Tasmania’s awe-inspiring terroir. The artwork for this year’s limited release features the enchanting Aurora Australis, capturing the ephemeral, celestial beauty best witnessed from Tasmania. As with this rare light show, each bottle of DARK LARK offers an experience that is both elusive and enchanting, with its warm purples and greens playing across your senses. Uncorking a bottle of DARK LARK 2024 reveals evocative aromas of mocha and sultanas, layered with light oak spice and a hint of cherry. The palate is a symphony of flavours: white peach enveloped in crème brûlée, rich blackcurrant crumble, honeycomb, and caramelised pineapple. Millie Tang, Australia’s No.1 bartender and DARK LARK ambassador, remarks, “DARK LARK is whisky done differently. It belongs in cocktails, on ice, and most importantly, in moments shared after dark.” LARK Master Blender Chris Thomson… Read More

15 May is World Whiskey Day: say hello to a wine and whiskey combination

Lark whiskey

They’ve combined port, sherry, bourbon, white oak and wine casks from Lark’s Bothwell Distillery with juicy flavours of vibrant berries from the finishing casks. The result is a new, single malt whiskey by Lark Distillery in Tasmania that is worthy of excitement. A limited edition, the new batch of Ruby Pinot Cask Finish has a tantalisingly light and fruit-filled composition with notes of orange blossom and honeysuckle, embodying the characteristics of a crisp Tasmanian spring morning. With mouth-watering inflections of mandarin, maple and meadow honey, this is a compellingly crisp single malt whisky reminiscent of a springtime sunrise in the Tasmanian highlands. Not to mention, its colour and classic Lark bottling make it ideal for the ‘Gram. See more about it at the Lark site.

Why Australian whiskey?

Whiskey

One of the greatest pleasures you can ever enjoy is having a glass of liquor when you need one, and the most recent goldmine for whiskey is Australia. I have never tasted Nectar, but I am sure it is nothing compared to this liquid gold from Oz. There is no strange art in making Australia Whiskies. The distilling and maturing process is similar to other whiskies, so why is there so much interest in this very young whiskey class? No sweat, I may not be Australian, but I am quite the connoisseur when it comes to whisky. I got you covered. I refuse to go into another elaborate debate on why it is Whisky and not Whiskey; the spelling doesn’t affect its quality. Maybe it does! The Australian Whisky is mostly distinct because it is made entirely of malt and matured in ex-wine casks. As you will see in the guide below, there are variations in the fermentation and even the mash bills, the Archie Rose Single Malt is made of six different malts, while the Starward and the Upshot have lesser malt than wheat or corn but no judgment, they are still Aussies. This guide shows you the five leading elixirs of the Australian continent and why each sip is worth the cost. Starward Two-Fold Double Grain If you doubt what Australian Whisky should taste like, try the Starward Two-Fold; it is the absolute epitome of Melbourne craftsmanship. The Starward Two-Fold Double Grain has a mash bill of 40% malted barley and 60% Australia… Read More