Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 46.2% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
Hellyers Road The Journeyman
Special features: This release combines twelve years of maturation in ex-Bourbon casks with an additional five years in French oak casks that previously contained Port wine. The triple-distilled single malt comes from one of the first Tasmanian distilleries after over 150 years of hiatus and represents the modern renaissance of Australian whisky. Each bottle is part of the newly designed Core Range, which connects the heritage of discoveries in Tasmania with contemporary design.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Sweet honey notes, accompanied by floral nuances and subtle herbs.
Palate: Jammy fruit sweetness meets orange blossoms and a fine herbal spice.
Finish: Long-lasting, sweet, and with a velvety finish reminiscent of ripe fruits.
Distillery/Bottler: The Hellyers Road Distillery was founded in 1997 in Tasmania and was one of the first new establishments after over a century of prohibition. It honors the legacy of the British explorer Henry Hellyer, who explored the area in the 19th century. The distillery plays a central role in the Australian whisky boom and values traditional production methods combined with a modern interpretation and a clear connection to the Tasmanian landscape and history.
Product details:
Manufacturer: Hellyers Road Distillery
Bottler: Original bottling
Age: 12 years ex-Bourbon, 5 years ex-Port
Cask types: Ex-Bourbon Casks (12 years), French oak ex-Port Casks (5 years)
What is the alcohol content of Hellyers Road The Journeyman?
The alcohol content is 46.2%. This bottling is non-chill filtered and contains no coloring.
What is the volume of Hellyers Road The Journeyman?
The volume is 0.7 liters. This bottling is part of the newly designed Core Range and is packaged in a tube.
How long has Hellyers Road The Journeyman been aged?
The aging process spans a total of 17 years in two phases. It includes 12 years in ex-bourbon casks followed by 5 years in French oak casks that previously held port wine.
What types of casks were used for Hellyers Road The Journeyman?
Ex-bourbon casks and French oak casks with a port history were used. Specifically, the malt aged for 12 years in ex-bourbon casks and 5 years in ex-port casks.
Where does Hellyers Road The Journeyman come from and who is the manufacturer?
The product comes from Tasmania, Australia. The manufacturer is Hellyers Road Distillery, founded in 1997 as one of the first new distilleries after over a century of prohibition.