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Starward Ginger Beer Cask #7

$126.00
Starward Ginger Beer Cask is back, our most popular and sought after Starward Project to date. Now in its sixth release, this delicious single malt whisky is more expressive than ever and the teamā€™s most experimental to date. The ginger beer recipe is a closely guarded secret by the distillery production team but includes huge amounts of ginger, lemongrass and citrus peel. The ginger beer was brewed in-house and aged in EX Starward whisky barrels for 6 months before being disgorged. Our red wine and Apera casks were blended together before being finished in the ginger beer casks for over a further 6 months and bottled. Loaded with citrus peel and spicy ginger, itā€™s a zesty little number with aromas of dark chocolate and orange, with a palate of fiery ginger, fresh vanilla, and pineapple. 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.
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Starward Stout Cask

$142.00
The perfect marriage of whisky and craft beer, introducing our first ever single malt whisky finished in locally sourced Stout casks. Our signature red wine and Apera aged whiskies, enriched for a further 18 months in these specialty Stout casks. Featuring our classic Starward tropical fruit and vanilla notes, perfectly balanced with bold malt chocolate characteristics. This latest Projects release has been brewing for some time. Celebrating robust flavours, itā€™s delicious sipped neat but even better as a boilermaker with a barrel aged beer. Starward Stout Cask with an imperial barrel aged stout ā€“ ooft, sign us up for this deliciously decadent duo! If offers great parallels with rich malt roasty character and lovely boozy mouthfeel ā€“ this is decadence done very well. Nose: The classic Starward tropical fruits shine through followed by vanilla pods and chocolate malt biscuits. Palate: Banana ice cream, stone fruit and big malty backbone. Higher ABV gives great structure to the palate and extends the malty chocolate finish.
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First Drop Vivo Adelaide Hills Arneis 2022

$58.00
VINEYARD: Kersbrook in the northern Adelaide Hills - 340m above sea level on complex sandy clay loams over shale VINTAGE 2022: Above average winter rainfall initiated healthy bud burst and minimal irrigation was required as a result. Spring was also relatively cool & windy which lead to some prolific canopy growth in parts of vineyards but also uneven flowering, which saw lower yields in many cases. Colour: Pale straw, with tinge of green Nose: Nashi pear and passionfruit with a hint of lime Palate: Nashi pear and pithy fruit flavours dominate, with lime zest and minerality, making the palate long and zingy. Food Pairing: Fresh scallops with ginger and shallots, chilli crabs, salt & pepper squid, agnolotti al plin "Tastes like arneis with candied lemons and limes with some steel and stone undertones. Medium body. Really takes off at the finish. So much energy. Drink now. Screw cap." - 92 points, James Suckling
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First Drop The Cream Barossa Shiraz 2016

$218.00
The Cream is blended at the optimum time from the best barrels from First Dropā€™s most prized vineyards to create the ultimate expression of Barossa Shiraz from the vintage. A rich, textured, seamless wine that combines power and elegance. Itā€™s seductive, with a pedigree that will see it mature for a further 10 to 15 years. Indulge now or reward yourself later. Single Vineyard Location: 35% Ebenezer 35% Greenock 30% Seppeltsfield Colour: Black Nose: Lifted black fruit aromas with hints of smoke, tar, leather, orals and Indian spices Palate: Rich kirsch and black fruits, dark chocolate and licorice, balanced with textured, lingeringly seamless tannins "A spicy and brambly nose showing lots of liqueur notes derived from fruits, such as blackberries, dark cherries and dark plums. A hint of ivy extract and licorice, too. The palate is very composed with a surprisingly vibrant line of acidity that runs right through the middle, carrying ripe but structured and firm tannins to the very nicely structured finish." - 95 points, James Suckling
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First Drop Mother’s Ruin McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

$58.00
This well balanced expression of McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon is an ode to the ā€˜luncheon claretā€™, but itā€™s not as green and austere as the favourite lunchtime libation at the gentlemanā€™s club. The fruit is from a vineyard with good breeding in the foothills and the resulting wine has been made in a fruit driven style this vintage. It has classic First Drop drinkability, so bottoms up! Colour: Dark plum Nose: Cassis and plum fruit flavours with hints of eucalyptus and florals Palate: Black fruits with a round mid palate, an elegant core of tannins and a textured finish. "Dense wild blackberry, maraschino cherry and huckleberry flavors are at the core, with toothsome tannins and a juicy thread. The aromatics here stand outā€”sarsaparilla, palo santo and clove, dark chocolate and spicy cigar box notes that linger on the expressive finish. Drink now through 2036. 2,000 cases made, 500 cases imported." - 92 points, MaryAnn Worobiec, Senior Editor and Napa Bureau Chief atĀ Wine Spectator
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First Drop Fat of the Land Barossa Shiraz – Ebenezer (Single Vineyard) 2015

$179.00
The Barossa is an amazing place with a diverse history from which a great community has grown living o- the Fat of the Land. Famed for its Shiraz vineyards, some dating back to the 19th century, the wines from this small, but proud region are as unique and divergent as its history and community. One can make such varied expressions of Shiraz, due to the different meso-climates of each subregion, the elevation range, and the myriad of soil types that are to be found throughout the Barossa. The Fat of the Land series seeks to showcase the sub regions of the Barossa, and the contrasting styles of Shiraz that can be made here. Shiraz from a single vineyard in Seppeltsfield. Colour: Dark kirsch Nose: Lifted dark cherry aromas with notes of licorice and dark chocolate Palate: Flavour packed with kirsch, prunes, dark chocolate and liquorice. Rich and muscular, like Arnold Schwarzenegger. "The nose is captivating here, offering up aromas of forest fruits, blueberries, sour cherries and a hint of walnut shell. Full body, structured and juicy tannins and a long finish. Everything is in balance and nothing's overdone. Drink now." - 94 points, James Suckling "Offers toasty, cedary notes that lend a dominating spicy, tobacco-laced vibe to the core of plum and black cherry flavors. Finishes with licorice and toasty spice notes, and firming tannins. Drink now through 2028. 200 cases made, 50 cases imported." - MaryAnn Worobiec, Senior Editor and Napa Bureau Chief at Wine Spectator
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First Drop 2% Barossa Shiraz 2019

$98.00
Our reserve Shiraz is sourced from vineyards in Greenock (35%), Ebenezer (35%), Seppeltseld (30%). Dense dark berry fruits, with hints of tobacco and cocoa are further enhanced by subtle use of oak. This wine has been matured in 28% new French oak hogsheads and the balance in 3 and 4 year old French oak hogsheads and American oak barriques for 17 months sur lie, resulting in a sexy, textured palate. And whoā€™s 2%? Moscatel! A splash of funk that supports the base line fruit, and puts the ā€˜phā€™ in fat. Colour: Dark plum Nose: Lifted black fruit aromas with a hints of earth and spice Palate: Rich, phat, dark berry fruits, with hints of dark chocolate and Indian ink, supported by a dense core of tannins. "Thatā€™s two percent muscadelle for those playing at home, the rest is shiraz sourced from Ebenezer, Seppeltsfield and Greenock and aged in French oak (50% new). The split is roughly one-third each. The nose has a deeply spicy edge and aromas of ripe dark plums, blackberries and black cherries, as well as dark chocolate and currants. The palate has a wealth of rich black fruit and flavors of salted licorice, cocoa, blood plums and blackberries. Very concentrated. Drink over the next decade. Screw cap." - 94 points, James Suckling
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Starward Fortis Miniature

$17.00
Fortis meaning ā€˜brave, boldā€™, is a full bodied, full flavoured whisky that celebrates local Australian ingredients. Bottled at a higher ABV of 50% and non-chill filtered, this whisky is fully matured in 100% American oak red wine barrels, predominately sourced from the Barossa Valley. These barrels, which previously held big Australian bold reds like cabernet and shiraz, offer a fuller and richer mouthfeel to this single malt whisky. Starward Fortis is blended in batches, meaning each batch will be unique but will maintain the core flavour profile and intensity. Nose: Very forward aromas of Madagascan vanilla pods, rich toasted American oak, blackberry jam, raisins, caramelised fig, raw sugar and over ripe plums. Palate: Rich and full bodied, upfront vanillin, quince paste, Muscadelle raisins, chocolate ganache, cinnamon and baked banana bread. Finish: Viscous and long. It really captures the whole palate and balances well with a finish of baking spices from the oak and ripe figs and raisins.
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Starward Nova Miniature

$17.00

Our signature single malt.

Exceptional length thanks to the red wine barrels. Bright aromatic notes of red berries, orchard fruits, vanilla, caramel and soft oak spice. Smooth and complex when sipped neat. Shines in classic cocktails. Works exceptionally well with food.

Nova borrows from tradition but breaks away from it too.

Nova is matured exclusively in red wine barrels from wineries making great Australian shiraz, cabernets and pinot noirs. This whisky reflects Melbourne in every sip. From the vibrant foodie scene to the wild weather to the world-class, cool climate wine.
Nose: Like we took bright flavours of red berries and orchard fruit and coated them in soft oak spice. Palate:Ā Imagine a rich red berry pudding covered in vanilla, caramel and spice. Finish:Ā Balanced and long. The sweetness fades and the delicious flavour goes on.
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First Drop Mother’s Milk Barossa Shiraz 2022

$58.00
Not a sledgehammer style, this Barossa Shiraz is made for drinking! Soft, slurpy and textured it is balanced with good acidity, which refreshes the palate and makes you go back for a second / third glass. Sourced from 3 unique vineyards, it is fruit laden, savoury and dangerously easy to drink! It is matured for 12 months in French oak hogsheads to allow the fruit to express itself. Colour: Garnet red with purple hues Nose: A complex nose of dark cherry and blackberry aromas with a hint of forest floor and spice Palate: Vibrant dark cherry and blackberry with a hint of ā€˜wombat rolled in all spiceā€™ balanced with an even, textural palate with soft, supple tannins  
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Starward Octave Barrels

$142.00
Starward Octave Barrels is a single malt Australian whisky which has been fully matured in 100L wine barrels called ā€œOctavesā€. The Octave wine barrels, that inspired the name for this release, were sourced from Yalumba ā€“ a family-owned Australian winery, located in the heart of Australianā€™s famed Barossa wine region, and were used to produce their iconic Octavius Old Vine Shiraz. Aroma: Rich, full bodied expression. Lots of red fruit, raisins, ripe peach, caramel and toasty oak. Palate: Viscous and long, dark forest fruits, and a toasted oak backbone. Finish: Toasted marshmallow.
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Starward Tawny #2

$143.00
Captivating fragrances of raisin, dried orange, fig leaves and toasted oak drift through. A swirling of nutmeg, brown sugar and a rich dried fruit sweetness on the palate. Cosy spices deliver a slow and lingering finish. A rival to Nanā€™s fruit cake? Irresistibly so! Aroma: Dried fruit /raisins, toasty oak, fig and dried orange. Palate: Initial sweetness on the front palate, rich dried fruits, brown sugar and nutmeg. Finish: Palate slowly dries from the spice leaving a well-balanced finish. Food Pairing: Roast Turkey with Duck Fat Potatoes, Christmas cake
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