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Starward Fortis Single Malt

malty spicy
4.4
(3)€68Australia, Single Malt

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Whisky character

Fresh
Warm
Mild
Full
Smooth
Spicy

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Facts

Starward built Fortis around a single idea. Take barley spirit and age it fully in barrels that once held Australian red wine. Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon soaked into the oak first, then handed their character to the whisky. The result leans into ripe plum and dark cherry, with red berry sweetness. A warm vanilla core sits at the centre. There is malt underneath, a lift of floral and fresh fruit notes, and a spicy finish that holds its shape. Bottled at full strength and never chill-filtered, it keeps every ounce of texture. Pour it neat and let the fruit do the talking.

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About the distillery

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Starward

Starward is an award-winning Australian distillery known for its high-quality whisky made from locally sourced ingredients. Founded in 2007 in Melbourne, Starward uses Australian barley malted and mashed with water from the Grampians mountain range. The resulting mash is fermented using a proprietary yeast strain, distilled in copper pot stills, and aged in unique casks including ex-bourbon, Australian wine, and fortified wine barrels. The maturation process gives Starward whisky its rich, reddish color and depth of flavor. Starward is a leader in the Australian whisky scene, enjoyed by whisky lovers worldwide.

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About the Starward Fortis Single Malt

Starward Fortis Single Malt is a bold Australian single malt whisky from Starward in Port Melbourne. This is whisky shaped by its country, and Australia runs through every drop. The distillery matures Fortis entirely in American oak barrels that once held Australian red wine. Those barrels carried Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon before the whisky moved in. That wine character soaks deep into the oak. It then gives the spirit its signature colour and flavour. Expect ripe plum, dark cherry and red berry. These sit over malty depth and soft vanilla. Starward sources its red wine barrels from famed regions like the Yarra Valley and Barossa Valley. The distillery prides itself on local ingredients, gathered within a day's drive of the still. Melbourne's swinging climate pushes the spirit in and out of the wood. That speeds up how the whisky matures. Fortis is the higher-strength release in the range. It is bottled at 50% ABV and left without chill-filtration. That keeps the texture rich and full. On the palate you get fresh fruit, a floral lift, and a clean mint edge. Spice and wood notes carry the long, warming finish. Starward Fortis Single Malt drinks beautifully neat, with no need for anything else. It suits anyone curious about how Australian whisky differs from Scotch or bourbon. This is a sweet, spicy and fruit-forward dram with real intensity. Few bottles show off red wine cask maturation as clearly as this one. It is a proud, modern expression of Australian craft. The wine casks leave a deep, lasting mark.