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Starward

Single Barrel – Captain’s Pick #3 Australian Whisky

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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold

2023

Starward's Single Barrel Captain's Pick #3 is a limited-edition single malt whisky, hand-selected by the distillery's founder, David Vitale. This expression is aged in a 2012 American oak red wine barrique sourced from Australia's Barossa Valley, imparting unique characteristics to the whisky.


Bottled at 56.3% ABV, it offers a delicate mouthfeel with notes of chamomile tea, acacia, white peaches, honeysuckle, stewed apple, rhubarb, white nectarine, and honey. This release exemplifies Starward's commitment to crafting distinctive single malt whiskies that reflect the influence of Australian wine barrel maturation and Melbourne's dynamic climate.

About Starward

Starward Whisky, founded in 2007 by David Vitale, is an Australian distillery located in Melbourne. The distillery is renowned for its innovative approach to whisky production, utilizing locally sourced ingredients and maturing its spirits in Australian red wine barrels.


This unique maturation process imparts distinctive flavors to their whiskies, reflecting the rich wine heritage of the region.

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