By Elizabeth Emmons Rating: B+ Earlier this year, I wrote a review of Starward’s Solera, which sparked a newfound interest for me in this Australian distiller. As I have a penchant for cask strength, and I was pleasantly surprised with my recent foray into this brand from down under, there was little risk in trying the Starward Astor Barrell release, ...

By Elizabeth Emmons Rating: B+ Within the past 10 years in the US, New York in particular, Australian foodie culture has made its mark in a big way. Bluestone Lane, the Melbourne-inspired coffee shop which was once a secret for those in the know, (requiring, as it did an escalator ride down a flight in a non-descript quiet lobby in ...

Updated February 17, 2021 By Richard Thomas Average Rating: B Back in 2007, just as the American craft whiskey scene was truly gaining its first momentum, Starward Whisky was founded in Australia. Relying on Bill Lark for advice, David Vitale set out to start what has since become one of the best-known distilleries in Australia, especially mainland Australia (as opposed ...

Updated August 3, 2020 By Andrew Graham Average Rating: B An Australian single-malt?! Whiskey drinkers in the United States can be forgiven for not really being up to speed on the drams coming out of the land down under. The truth is, Australia has a robust whiskey scene, with more than 40 distilleries operating in the country. Some have won ...

The latest release from Hellyers Road Distillery merges the hallmark flavors of the distillery’s flagship American Oak profile (ex-bourbon) with French Oak (ex-Port) to deliver a unique addition to the range. The marrying of a special, triple distilled spirit, aged 12 years in American Oak, with a port matured single malt conjures a beautifully smooth single malt whisky bottled at ...