Applewood Distillery Baby Malt (500ml)

This is a "snapshot" of Applewood's malt at just six months of age. Crafted from South Australian barley and fermented, distilled and aged at the Applewood Distillery in the Adelaide Hills, maturation took place in small 50 litre, re-coopered 80 year old uncharred x tawny Port casks.

Tasting note: Pours bright gold. Ideal clarity. Butter menthol lozenge-like aromas are countered by a dried grassy freshness and hints of grilled pineapple. A perky, buttery, grassy delivery followed by a juicy, peppery finish that's a little like barrel aged tequila. Fades waxy, bready, drying and fresh. Gorgeous young malt. 42% Alc./Vol.

More from the producers... "The malted barley used in this malt is from the northern part of South Australia and home to some of the best malting barley in the world. Why is it so good? It produces a high sugar content beer, which means higher abv & yield. Winning! But also, we have been losing this prized commodity to the Scots and Americans for years. It's time for the Aussie Brewers & Distillers to claim it back. It's with that sentiment that we're proud to release a 6 month snap shot of our grain-based spirits, Baby Malt."