Special features: This bottling combines maturation in American ex-bourbon casks with subsequent perfection in French port wine casks. The result is a multifaceted whisky that gains special complexity from its combination of different cask types.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Fruity aromas of berries and vanilla with a hint of oak.
Palate: Velvety smooth with notes of port wine, caramel, and lightly spicy nuances.
Finish: Lingering and warm with a subtle sweetness and fine spice.
Distillery/Bottler: The Hellyers Road Distillery from Tasmania, Australia, is one of the most renowned whisky distilleries on the island. Founded in 1999, it follows a modern yet tradition-conscious approach that utilizes Tasmania's unique climate for the maturation of special whiskies. The original bottlings are characterized by their artisanal quality and the diverse influences of cask maturation.
Product details:
Manufacturer: Hellyers Road Distillery
Bottler: Original bottling
Cask types: American Oak ex-Bourbon & French Oak Port Cask
What is the alcohol content of Hellyers Road Select Casks?
The alcohol content is 45.5%. The bottling is non-chill filtered and presented without coloring.
What volume does Hellyers Road Select Casks have?
The volume is 0.7 liters. The bottling is offered together with a gift pack (GP).
In which casks did Hellyers Road Select Casks mature?
Hellyers Road Select Casks initially matured in American ex-bourbon casks and was subsequently perfected in French port wine casks. This combination of American Oak ex-bourbon and French Oak port cask contributes to the unique cask complexity.
Where does Hellyers Road Select Casks come from and who is the manufacturer?
Hellyers Road Select Casks comes from Tasmania, Australia. The manufacturer is Hellyers Road Distillery, which was founded in 1999.
What aromas describe the tasting notes of Hellyers Road Select Casks?
The tasting notes describe fruity aromas of berries and vanilla on the nose and notes of port wine and caramel on the palate. The finish is noted as lingering and warm with a subtle sweetness and fine spice.