Gather ’round, whisky aficionados, because Starward has unveiled a festive treat that’s about to warm your heart—and your glass. Introducing Starward Panettone Whisky, a limited release that’s as much a celebration of flavour as it is of family traditions. If you’re looking for a drink that embodies the spirit of an Australian Christmas, this might just be your new holiday staple.
Drawing inspiration from founder David Vitale’s Sicilian Australian heritage, this whisky captures the essence of panettone, that beloved Italian Christmas cake. It’s a rich yet delicate concoction, offering notes of sticky raisins, almonds, pineapple, and a whisper of oak. Imagine the aroma of tropical fruits from Starward’s Two-Fold blend mingling with golden syrup and toasted almonds, with just a hint of raisins—it’s like Christmas in a bottle.
The magic doesn’t stop at the nose. Each sip welcomes you with fruit-forward and toasty characteristics, reminiscent of demerara, Christmas pudding, and toffee. The finish? Long and full-bodied, with lingering notes of sticky dried fruits and vanilla, as if you’ve just nibbled on a slice of the finest panettone.
Starward Panettone is more than just a whisky; it’s a nod to Vitale’s cherished family gatherings, where his mother’s panettone was a festive table staple. As Vitale puts it, “Starward Panettone is a ‘raise of the glass’ to the beautiful memories made over the festive season.” It’s a whisky that invites you to create your own holiday traditions, whether you enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or stirred down in a Panettone Old Fashioned.
This delightful dram is a distillery exclusive, aged in red wine and tawny barrels, which imparts those juicy, seasonal fruit characteristics we all adore. It retails at $99 and comes beautifully presented in a limited-edition, Panettone-inspired festive gift box. Available exclusively to Starward subscribers from the 7th of November, it will open to the public on the 14th, provided it doesn’t sell out before then—so you might want to act fast.
With only a limited quantity available, Starward Panettone is a seasonal treat that promises not to linger on the shelves. To avoid missing out on this limited release, signing up to Starward’s newsletter might be your best bet. So, grab a bottle, raise your glass, and let the festive flavours transport you to a place where memories are made and shared with every sip. Cheers to new traditions!