Lark Private Cask Aged 9 Years
Distilled back in March 2005 when Bill Lark, the Godfather of Aussie Whisky was still on the tools, this beauty was initially filled into two ex-Port casks (LD166 and LD167) before re-casking into ex-Bourbon cask LD477 in 2008. January’s Member Add-in was old school Lark at its best!
AustraliaColour Light gold
Nose Like stepping into a lolly shop… sweet glacé orange and cherry, crisp apples, boiled lollies, fairy floss, and well balanced spice
Palate Oily with a full body, it’s a syrupy tropical fruit salad with green apples, rockmelon and citrus fruits, topped with fairy floss, with just a hint of spice.
Finish Ends with a mouthwatering fizz as the last of the spices roll around your tongue
Food Match Oven roasted salmon and greens
Overview
January's edition of our ongoing series of hand-picked local whiskies representig the cream of Aussie whisky making was one of the oldest (and possibly even the best) Lark single malts ever released. Distilled back in March 2005 when Bill Lark, the Godfather of Aussie Whisky was still on the tools, it was initially filled into two ex-Port casks (LD166 and LD167) before re-casking into ex-Bourbon cask LD477 in 2008 for a further five year maturation before it was decanted in 2015.
Aged 9 years, this is quintessential vintage Lark, and in a sip reminds you how we came to have the amazing whisky industry that we all enjoy today. A flawless symphony of sweet glacé orange and cherry, crisp apples, boiled lollies, fairy floss, and well balanced spice – this is old school Lark at it’s best!
This private cask release was a one-off, limited edition release selected from a very old and rare barrel, available only to Whisky Club Members. You simply cannot find Lark like this anymore and it sold out in record time to some very happy Members - make sure you join the Club now to avoid missing another local whisky exclusive!
THE SPECS
Price: $230.00
Age: 9 Years Old
ABV: 46%
Maturation: Initially filled into two ex-Port casks (LD166 and LD167) before re-casking into ex-Bourbon cask LD477 in 2008
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Lark's History
The story of Lark Distillery is, in essence, so much more than that of just the distillery itself – it forms the genesis of the modern Australian whisky industry as we know it.
Distillery Facts
Region: Tasmania
Origin: 40 Denholms Rd, Cambridge TAS 7170
Founded: 1992
Water Source: Meadowbank Dam
Washbacks: 23 x 2000L stainless steel
Stills: 4, 2 wash and 2 spirit
Capacity: 150,000 litres per annum
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