Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 40% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
Hellyers Road Aurora Australis
Special features: The Hellyers Road Aurora Australis is a single malt whisky from the renowned Hellyers Road Distillery in Tasmania, Australia. The distillery, founded in 1997, is one of the pioneers of modern Australian whisky production. The whisky matures entirely in American oak casks, giving it a distinctive flavor. It is bottled without coloring and without chill filtration to preserve the natural aromas.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Inviting aromas of freshly cut grass and tropical fruits, accompanied by notes of pine nuts, melon, and sultanas. A hint of lemon marmalade and fresh oak rounds off the bouquet.
Palate: Full-bodied and balanced with sweet notes of caramel, raisins, and shortcrust pastry. Subtle earthy and woody undertones add depth.
Finish: Long-lasting and pleasantly smooth, with hints of biscuit and smoldering embers.
Distillery/Bottler: The Hellyers Road Distillery was founded in 1997 and is one of the first distilleries to produce whisky again in Tasmania after about 150 years of prohibition. It is located on the road of the same name, which was cut through the Tasmanian bush in 1825 by the British explorer and cartographer Henry Hellyer. The distillery places great importance on local ingredients and matures its whisky exclusively in Tasmania.
What is the alcohol content of Hellyers Road Aurora Australis?
The alcohol content is 40%. This bottling is non-chill filtered and has been bottled without the addition of colorants.
What bottle size does Hellyers Road Aurora Australis have?
The volume is 0.7 liters. The whisky has an alcohol content of 40%.
Is there an age statement for Hellyers Road Aurora Australis?
There is no age statement for this product. The manufacturer is Hellyers Road Distillery, founded in 1997 on the northwest coast of Tasmania.
What casks was Hellyers Road Aurora Australis aged in?
The whisky was aged in American oak casks. The bottling is done as an original bottling by Hellyers Road Distillery.
What tasting notes are described for Hellyers Road Aurora Australis?
On the nose, pineapple, mango, freshly cut grass, as well as pine nuts and melon are noted. On the palate, caramel and shortcrust pastry with white pepper and earthy, woody undertones emerge, with a medium finish featuring biscuit and smoldering embers.