Gold Medal winning first release
Details
700ml: 43%alc
Region: Renmark, South Australia
Cask type: Bourbon
Bottler: 23rd Street Distillery
Release Date: June 2019
This much-anticipated, inaugural expression from Twenty Third Street distillery was laid to rest in ex-bourbon barrels until Master Distiller, Graham Buller gave it the golden seal of approval. Using Queensland sourced, single variety Australian barley known for its quality and purity, the distillery also collaborated with Byron Bay’s Stone & Wood Brewing Co to develop the whisky wash, specifically seeking a light, fruity style of whisky.
MD Graham Buller comments……….
“Being in the Riverland, we’re in an advantageous position for producing superior whisky, with our warm climate and unique ageing techniques, we’re able to gently accelerate maturation and character development to produce exceptional whisky”
In our opinion, it’s the perfect whisky for the beginner, with plenty of attitude to keep the seasoned aficionado happily sipping as well.
Recent Awards
Gold medal: Australian single malt category 2019 (World Whisky Awards)
Producer’s tasting notes.
Light amber in colour with glints of caramel. Be drawn in by luxurious floral and vanilla aromas, and discover underlying dried fig, comforting cedar wood and ex-bourbon barrel influence. A confident, layered palate of citrus peel, toffee, mineral, savoury grain and spice with a lingering, buttery finish.
Chillman –
This whisky is a beautiful balanced 1st up offer from 23rd Street. The subtle use of american oak gives it awesome sweet aromas and is light enough to drink on ice. get around it
John Atkins –
What a lovely surprise. Refreshing. This is autumnal sun refracting through dewey drops. Australian botanicals. Lemon myrtle. Something floral about the whole thing. If you’ve ever had a salad with edible flowers. A hint of lavender. This is what I’m loving about my road trip around the Australian Whisky map – Every expression seems so singular and unique, as individual as the postcode, the street from where they hail. In this case 23rd Street. Well worth marking as a favourite on your GPS. You’ll be back.