Starward Single Barrel Single Malt Long Beach Bartender Guild Barrel Pick Australian Whisky

Barrel number 13127 from Starward was put into ex-red wine American oak barrels in 2018 for 2 years. It was then transferred to slightly larger American oak barrels, that were re-charred to level 3.5, for an additional 2 years of aging. The result is a single malt with a rich and aromatic nose; lots of dark fruit and dark chocolate. On the palate; rich cherry, hints of raspberries and honeyed stone fruit coats the mouth. A combination of malted chocolate and coco nibs along with a little bit of apple fruit too. There is a light baking spice and toasted almond profile that helps dry the finish of this Whisky.