Upshot Australian Whiskey (700ml)

Remember the 'Crazy Uncle' moonshines from several years back?
They were prototype 'bourbons' made by brothers-in-law, Alasdair Malloch and James McKeown at the East Perth based Whipper Snapper distillery. Now their first extended barrel age whisky has arrived - hand crafted from 100% West Australian grains (corn, wheat and malted barley) and aged for at least two years in heavily charred Southern American White Oak barrels. Very limited stocks.

Tasting note: Deep pale gold. Varnishy whiffs dissipate to reveal scents of fresh sawn American oak, light caramel fudge and cinnamon. Wood-derived flavours are most salient: vanilla and honey are followed by delicate dried coconut, closing with crisp oak and subtle hints of bubblegum late in the fade. A baby bourbon with significant oak input. 43% Alc./Vol.