{"product_id":"starward-stout-cask-single-malt-australian-whisky-700ml","title":"Starward Stout Cask Single Malt Australian Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Stout Cask is an Australian single malt whisky from Melbourne's Starward Distillery, in which Starward's wine-matured single malt is aged further in imperial stout barrels from a favourite Melbourne neighbourhood brewery, bottled at 52% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarward was established in 2007 by Melbourne native David Vitale, who sources barley from nearby farms and maturation barrels from vineyards in Victoria. Melbourne's famously changeable weather, often four seasons in one day, speeds up maturation. Stout Cask is a first-of-its-kind marriage of craft distilling and craft brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is rich, dark and delicious, with a punchy proof reinforced by coffee and dark chocolate notes that meld beautifully with the thickness of the stout influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive Australian malt, it makes a memorable gift for whisky and craft beer lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then add a few drops of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian whisky is a young and dynamic category, and Starward is one of its best-known producers, celebrated for using Australian wine barrels to give its single malts a rich, fruity character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImperial stout is a strong, dark beer brewed with heavily roasted malts, and barrels that held it pass on coffee, cocoa and a creamy weight to the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 52% ABV, a few drops of water soften the heat and bring the chocolate and fruit forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian single malt, like Scotch, is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery, but Australian distillers are free to experiment with casks and climate, which has made the category one of the most exciting in world whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee and dark chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick and rich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine casks, then imperial stout barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starward Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104 proof (52% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian wine casks, then imperial stout barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a little water. It pairs with chocolate cake, espresso or a stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarward's wine-matured malt is aged further in imperial stout barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Starward made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Melbourne, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat strength is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e52% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023376970037,"sku":"VWS200428547","price":97.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-11195.webp?v=1793654960","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/starward-stout-cask-single-malt-australian-whisky-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}