{"product_id":"starward-vitalis-15th-anniversary-single-malt-australian-whisky-700ml","title":"Starward Vitalis 15th Anniversary Single Malt Australian Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Vitalis is a limited-edition Australian single malt released to celebrate Starward's 15th anniversary and named after founder David Vitale. It brings together six hand-selected whisky parcels aged between 4 and 10 years, and is bottled at 52% ABV without chill filtration or added colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarward, in Melbourne, is known for maturing its whisky in Australian wine casks, and Vitalis gathers the casks that have shaped its story: red wine, tawny port, bourbon, first- and second-fill Apera (the Australian fortified wine once known as sherry) and rum. Melbourne's famously changeable climate speeds the interaction between spirit and wood, giving rich flavour at a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose brings chewy toffee, raisins, chocolate-covered pineapple and cedar, with cinder toffee and woody spice. On the palate come dried fruit, redcurrant and lightly roasted coffee beans, with cocoa nibs, dried cherries and toasted macadamia. The finish is long and oily, balancing fruit and oak. It won Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in a black gift box with gold starburst artwork, it is a striking gift and a collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it neat, then with a drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chewy toffee, raisins, chocolate-covered pineapple and cedar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit, redcurrant, roasted coffee, cocoa nibs and macadamia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and oily, balancing fruit and oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starward (New World Whisky 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\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitalis, 15th anniversary limited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six parcels aged 4 to 10 years\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 Red wine, tawny port, bourbon, Apera and rum casks\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\u003eServe it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with dark chocolate, dried fruit or a cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Vitalis named after?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarward founder David Vitale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks were used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed wine, tawny port, bourbon, Apera and rum casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 52% ABV, non-chill-filtered.\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":68023253139765,"sku":"VWS200425648","price":157.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-7177.webp?v=1793653039","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/starward-vitalis-15th-anniversary-single-malt-australian-whisky-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}