Cape Byron The Original Australian Single Malt Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 47% Age: No Age Statement Country: Australia
Cape Byron Distillery keep true to the time honoured traditions and art of distillation whilst creating spirits that capture and showcase the unique terroir of the Northern Rivers (greater Byron Bay region). Cape Byron have a passion for excellence, sustainability and giving back to the local community.
Best known for making amazing Gins, Cape Bryon Distillery have branched out and are now also producing high quality Australian Whiskies.
Co-created by one of Scotland’s most awarded Master Distillers, Jim McEwan and Cape Byron Distillery Co-founder and distiller Eddie Brook, this Australian adaptation of a classic Scottish whisky is truly remarkable and unique to the terroir of the Byron Bay region.
“Our whisky lives and breathes the conditions of the dense subtropical rainforest here in the hinterland of Byron Bay. Our barrels have lay wait within the rainforest and take in all of the elements throughout their maturation. We have something here that is really unique”.
– Eddie Brook
Cape Byron The Original has been exclusively matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. It’s bottled at 47% ABV with out colouring or chill filtration.
Official Tasting Notes
The colour of a Byron Bay sunset. The palate offers soft vanilla, creme brulee, and biscotti characters, layered over distinct notes of pear, coconut and buttery macadamia.