Highwayman Black is Back 500ml
The richest, darkest Highwayman we’ve seen from the cult Aussie distillery yet. Made especially for Whisky Club Members, this limited edition was aged in a pair of 100L French oak, super heavy char first-fill Seppeltsfield Muscat casks.
AustraliaColour Dark Mahogany
Nose Blackberry jam, nutmeg, dried muscadelle grapes and smoked paprika
Palate Raspberry coulis, raisin toast, burnt brown sugar syrup, red wine & orange jus.
Finish Thick and long with fresh figs, sticky date pudding and a touch of hoisin sauce
Overview
In 2023 we teamed up with the legendary Dan Woolley from Highwayman distillery to launch Blackest Friday. It sold out in minutes. And for Black Friday 2024, Highwayman. Is. Back. This time with an ultra-limited-edition release made especially for Whisky Club Members.
Not only was it the first release sporting the distillery’s new label, it was also the very first muscat cask to come out of the cult Byron Bay distillery.
Aged in a pair of 100L French oak, super heavy char first-fill Seppeltsfield Muscat casks and bottled at 55%, Black Friday #2 is bursting with blackberry jam, smoked paprika, raisin toast, burnt brown sugar syrup and freshly squeezed orange and a touch of hoisin sauce. And it’s hands down the most decadently rich and darkest liquid we’ve seen from the distillery yet – all natural colour and bottled non-chill filtered.
Highwayman’s distiller Dan Woolley is an Aussie whisky legend — and a whisky geek’s favourite. With an insatiable thirst for all things whisky, he’s worked closely with many of the biggest names in whisky across the globe — particularly Laphroaig, his absolute favourite. He’s also done stints with the likes of Yamazaki, Maker’s Mark and Benriach.
There was huge demand for 2023’s release, and it sold out almost instantly. And this one did the same.
If you’re not a Member of Australia’s biggest whisky community, put your pedal to the medal and join free now to get your hands on our exclusive drops.
Bottle size: 500ml
THE SPECS
Price: $249.00
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 55%
Maturation: 2 x 100l French oak super heavy char 1st fill Seppeltsfield Muscat Casks
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Highwayman Whisky's History
Highwayman Whisky is a testament to the relentless dedication and unwavering commitment of the indomitable Dan Woolley.
For the past decade, Dan has been a prominent figure in the world of whisky, proudly serving as one of Australia's most sought-after Whisky ambassadors. His journey as the quintessential Highwayman of whisky took him on countless adventures, traversing thousands of miles with a bag full of liquid gold, captivating and educating whisky enthusiasts along the way.
During this time, Dan gained an exclusive backstage pass to iconic distilleries globally, weaving through the landscapes of Scotland (especially Islay), Kentucky, Tasmania, and Japan. This journey not only deepened his hands-on understanding of production but ignited an unparalleled passion for the art of whisky maturation.
In 2016, Dan embarked on a personal odyssey, laying down his own spirit in carefully selected casks. The first ten batches were sourced from his favourite distilleries across Australia, then taken to coastal Byron Bay, NSW, where they matured gracefully under Dan's watchful eye. Simultaneously, Dan began acquiring the necessary equipment to bring his distillation dreams to life. Through a serendipitous alignment with Lord Byron Distillery, production of new make spirit on his own still commenced in 2018.
Fast forward to mid-2020, and the culmination of Dan's life's work took the form of Highwayman – a symphony of flavours crafted for whisky lovers to savour. The inaugural bottlings, a testament to his passion and expertise, flew off the shelves within minutes.
Now, a new chapter unfolds in Highwayman Whisky's story, marked by the release of the first-ever 100% Byron Bay single malt whisky. The process is a meticulous dance where local barley is milled, mashed, fermented, distilled, and aged in an exquisite array of oak casks, all meticulously orchestrated at the Lord Byron Distillery. Handcrafted in micro batches and bottled at cask strength, this pure expression of artistry stands as a testament to Dan's vision and passion.
Distillery Facts
Region: New South Wales
Origin: 7/4 Banksia Dr, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Founded: 2016