Hobart First Release Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky (Batch 18-001) (500ml)

Volume: 500ml           ABV: 48.8%           Age: No Age Statement           Country: Australia

Hobart Distilleries first release was matured in small ex-bourbon casks. The release bottled at 48.8% was given a score of 94 in Jim Murry’s Whisky Bible 2019 making it one of the highest scored whiskies of the year. Only 423 bottles available to the world wide market.

Official Tasting Notes

Nose: Enticing honeycomb and vanilla fudge wrapped in a hint of sweet beeswax. Light and fresh with the promise of violet crumble.

Taste: Lovey creamy and mouth-filling soft, sweet spirit with a solid base of clean malt underpinning the vanilla crème brulee notes that shout ‘well made bourbon cask single malt’. A pleasantly light, beguiling and eventually deeply satisfying dram.

Finish: Medium to long with lingering toffee notes and enough white oak tannins to guard against any cloying effect. An entirely satisfying conclusion that invites another visit.