Starward
Born and bred in Melbourne, Starward was inspired to create a spirit that reflects Its hometown – from its culture to its famed ‘four seasons in a day’ temperature swings. It is a city surrounded by some of Australia’s leading wine regions – all within a day’s drive and is regarded as the microbrewing capital of Australia.
It seems obvious now that all the ingredients for a modern Australian whisky were close by, but in 2007, when we first started, the idea of an approachable, affordable Australian whisky – served neat or as a cocktail with food – was a big leap of faith.
While Australia had a well-established small-scale ultra-premium whisky scene, Starward pioneered an affordable, approachable and distinctly Australian whisky exclusively matured in Australian wine barrels.
The result is Starward. A modern Australian whisky, elementally matured for three “Melbourne years,” that pushes the boundaries of what whisky can be.
Starward Two-Fold
- NOSE \ Bright tropical fruits, mixed red berries, vanilla and cereal.
- PALATE \ A great balance of red fruit and vanilla with a nice cereal and toasty backbone.
- FINISH \ Delicate and long. A delicious, well-rounded palate that makes Two-Fold perfect for drinking neat or in your favorite cocktails.
Starward Nova
Starward Unexpeated
- Nose: Tropical fruits, toasted oak and a hint of sweet peat.
- Palate: Ripe red berries, coastal peat smoke, yellow peaches and cocoa nibs.
- Finish: Oak slowly dries the palate, with a long peated finish after.
Starward Solera
Starward Lagavulin Cask
- Aroma: Yellow nectarine, touch of peat, pineapple, and a hint of iodine
- Taste: Initially very tropical, char-grilled pineapple, black tea and a touch of brine
- Finish: Drying ash, but follows through with tropical fruits and a touch of oak
- Colour: Amber Gold
Starward Vitalis
- Aroma: Chewy toffee, raisins, chocolate coated pineapples and cedar.
- Palate: Big & viscous, rich dried fruits, red currant, and lightly roasted coffee beans. Nice balance with the bright tropical, old school Starward spirit.
- Finish: Long & oily finish with a delicate balance of fruit and oak. The higher ABV gives good palate weight and texture.
Starward (New) Old Fashioned Cocktail
Starward 100 Proof
- NOSE \ Upfront aromas of Madagascan vanilla pods, rich toasted American oak, blackberry jam, raisins, dried fig, and over ripe plums.
- PALATE \ Rich and full bodied, vanilla, quince paste, Muscadelle raisins, chocolate ganache, cinnamon and baked banana bread.
- FINISH \ Viscous and long. Capturing the whole palate and balanced well with a finish of baking spices from the oak and ripe figs and raisins.
Starward Coffee Old Fashioned Cocktail
Starward Ginger Beer Cask #7
ZINGY, ZESTY AND OH-SO FRESH.
- Nose: Ginger, orange and dark chocolate.
- Palate: Strong spicy ginger, fresh vanilla and pineapple, balanced by sweet raisins and fig.
- Finish: A big, warming mouthfeel with candied ginger and citrus.
Starward Muscat Cask
SPICY, AROMATIC, AND BURSTING WITH FLAVOUR
- Colour: Auburn
- Nose: Toasted almonds and raisins, topped with sweet and juicy lychees
- Palate: Imagine a plate of hot sticky cinnamon spice buns, straight out of the oven
- Finish: Smooth and delicate, with hints of toasted oak and liquorice