Kinglake Distillery Double Wood Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

Most Australian whisky distilleries focus on ex-fortified or wine-barrel ageing, however Kinglake made it their early ambition to become Australia’s ex-bourbon single malt specialist. They produce one of the most distinctive new-make spirits and aim for cask influence to balance this rather than being the star of show. American oak is best suited for this. That said they've also had some incredible results with fortified barrels. These have now come to an end, leading to a new member of the core line, the Double Wood. The first barrels were filled back in 201: Three gorgeous old Portuguese tawny port barriques. Their size has given the spirit an elegant French oak complexity with just a very subtle fortified richness. Married with the first larger format ex-bourbon barrels, it ensures that whilst the toffee’s, vanillas and caramels which Kinglake whisky is known for are still very much keynotes, the French oak complexity adds another level of detail.

Notes from the producers... Ex-bourbon toffee’s, vanillas and caramels overlaid with a delicate French oak complexity.  Just a hint of smoke and milk chocolate from our four grain mashbill. Our wide-cuts approach to the second distillation, as always, adds soft tobacco and leather and a ‘come-back-for-more’ chewy mouthfeel and viscosity.