Chief’s Son ‘Dark Russian’ Cask Expression Single Malt Whisky 700ml 58%

A rare, cask strength release that was only available for 900 Club Members.

Details
700ml: 58%alc
Region: Somerville Victoria
Bottler: Chiefs Son Distillery
Individually numbered

Description:
Here’s one hell of a limited expression from Chief’s Son only available at the distillery as part of their speciality whisky tasting experience. With only 78 bottles released, it was also made available via the Distillery’s online shop after Covid caused a second round of lockdowns. Sold out at the distillery, owners Stuart and Naomi sent a generous allocation our way for our loyal customers who may have missed out.

The distillery tells us the inspiration behind this expression:
“When Peter the Great opened Czarist Russia to the West in the early 18th century, he immediately started importing heavy stout beers from England to the Imperial court in Russia. To survive the long journey, the amount of alcohol and hops in the stout was dramatically increased. The resultant inky-black brew, with its warm and complex character, immediately become a sensation throughout Russia. The “Russian Imperial Stout” had been born and quickly became popular throughout broader Europe”.

At the time of writing this, The Old Barrelhouse was the only online store with stock of the Dark Russian