Hellyers Road 19y/o 'Voyager Cask' American Oak & French Oak Matured 57%ABV 30ml

Cask 20F10C04

This is a special whisky - firstly it is rare to find an Australian Whisky at this age statement and secondly this has a high level of elegance and complexity too. I absolutely hated the first Hellyers Road Pinot cask whisky I bought 12 years ago, but I tried some releases for La Maison du Whisky in Paris that were great so it was clear that great whisky could come from this distillery. There has been a rebrand and a new classy bottle but thats not the only thing that has improved - the new range of whiskies available in Australia are now great too.

Official Tasting Notes:

The name Voyager is apt for this special cask release. Crafted at the Distillery on Tasmania’s northwest coast, this single malt was distilled and filled into American Oak casks (from Kentucky Tennessee) in 2003 where it matured for 16 years. Secondary maturation in a single French Oak cask (used for wine and liqueur maturation) for 3 more years added exceptional character and distinction.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE - Honey lashed orange Jaffa marry beautifully with Lindt dark chocolate and lemon marmalade on toast – proudly ensconced with a butterscotch cloak. Delicate green apple adds a crisp and floral zest.

PALATE - Caramel quickly comes to the fore with hints of toffee apple and malt chocolate in cameo. Subtle cereal and oak notes provide a deft but delightful undertone. All the nuances of distillation come through elegantly.

FINISH - Warming to the core, this expression is elegant with a smooth and reassuring medium length finish.