This is the future of Australian whisky, and you get to taste it: a landmark vintage release from one of the four founding Aussie distilleries, who just cleaned up at the World Whiskies Awards 2024.
Hellyers Road Vintage Triple Cask is a vatting of two parcels of casks laid down in 2014 (Sherry and Port) and 2016 (American oak and Port), bottled in 2024 at 48.2% ABV, non-chill filtered and natural colour.
COLOUR: Polished copper
NOSE: Marmalade, orange blossom and beeswax, with round notes of plump sultana and nutty nougat.
PALATE: Beautifully balanced, palate-coating flavours of toffee, gingerbread, stewed stone fruits and fresh berries.
FINISH: Rich, fruit-driven roundness with a touch of umami leads to an elegant, building white fudge finish.
FOOD MATCH: Pork chops with creamy mushroom sauce and a steamed broccolini side. Soft Tasmanian Brie cheese to finish.
ABV:48.2%
MATURATION: 2014 Sherry 34.0%, 2014 Port 3.3%, 2016 Port 35.8%, 2016 American Oak 22.5%, 2016 Port, Tawny Finish 4.4%
FOOD MATCH: Pork chops with creamy mushroom sauce and a steamed broccolini side. Soft Tasmanian Brie cheese to finish.