$215.00
A limited release from a Barrel named ‘McIntosh’ that yielded 125 bottles.
Details
700ml: 60%alc
Region: Somerville Victoria
Cask type: French Oak – Ex-fortified
Bottler: Chiefs Son Distillery
Individually numbered
With all-natural barley, yeast, water and barrels, Chief’s Son Distillery is leaving a pretty big mark in an ever-expanding Australian whisky scene, and this beautifully smooth, full bodied, warm rich red whisky bears the Chief’s Son Standard whisky insignia. It is crafted from a base and a specialty malt, including a small percentage of peated malt to impart a deep caramel flavour. All matured in ex fortified French Oak.
The barrel name ‘McIntosh’ pays tribute to the current owners and their McIntosh family name that dates back 900 years in Scotland.
Nose: Big baked stone fruits and dark vanilla, old oaked sherry & warm caramel with crisp toffee. Very old oak & sweet tobacco.
Palate: Very big, round & smooth, concentrated dark malts with sherry, a hint of dark chocolate, brittle toffee & liquorish.
Finish: Long, warm sherried & old oak.
John Atkins (verified owner) –
People describe Australian whisky like we’re all in it together. There’s a feeling we have to be collegiate. But all whiskys are not the same. While there may be an Australian whisky industry, there is no such thing as an Australian whisky. There is only good whisky and ordinary whisky, made in Australia. Both good and bad…and ugly.
I say this after drinking exclusively Australian Whisky for almost a year. Let me say, Chief’s Son is good. Really good. It’s so good if proves the point. Some are selling Whisky. Some are selling “Australian” Whisky. If you have to rely too much on the postcard perfect view the barrel had in storage, or the back-story then you’ve missed the point. I highly recommend Chief’s Son. It’s a world class whisky – Made in Australia.
David K –
Absolutely agree John – Nicely said! (The Old Barrelhouse)