Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky (750ml)An ace Australian single malt from the Starward range, Nova spends its life maturing in casks that previously held Australian red wine, sources from wineries that produce some lovely Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Cabernet. In fact, the casks come right from the wineries, and are only lightly charred or steamed before whisky goes into them, ensuring that the wine's flavor profile has an impact on the spirit. Particularly decadent stuff, it does very well when

Notes of brown sugar and magnolia blossom

and bright lemon zest

Mature whisky ready to be bottled

matured in new American oak barrels

with an overlay of camphor

followed by vanilla and tobacco leaf

bolder character and just enough caramel sweetness and woody vanilla richness to calm the “bite” of the younger rye

warm finish with hints of spicy oak

Nose: Dry

customers could only buy it at the distillery

this winner of numerous gold medals at the most prestigious international competitions is a high water-mark of quality spirits

1% Malted Barley Profile The first impression is rich and bold with aromas of maple wood