Lark Distillery Single Malt Whisky (500ml)

The Larks tell us that the Scots have been very supportive of this project and given the similar environments Tasmania and Scotland share, one could reasonably anticipate a whisky of some merit. This is a nice whisky in the lighter style, but it is not one of the great examples of the spirit. Time may change this however, and credit must be extended to the Larks for their efforts. Perhaps the Scots are yet to yield all of their whisky making secrets?

The whisky is distilled from Franklin Barley, (malted at Cascade Brewery). Approximately 20% of the malt is peated, with Tasmanian highland peat. A mixture of old wine, port and sherry wood barrels are used to mature the whisky for a period of three to five years. Bottlings of Larks will vary from year to year, partly due to the miniscule scale of production. The whisky generally displays a deep straw colour; the nose has good lift with a spiritous top note. Hints of spice and butterscotch emerge. Creamy mouth feel with subtle spirit warmth. Soft, with good balance and a long, faint peat , warm spirit aftertaste. Current Stock: January 2007 bottling.
Alc/Vol: 40.0%