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South Australia Cooperage finest ex Starward Whisky Distillery 50 Litre Barrels!
Our Search is Your Satisfaction! We are thrilled to share some smaller size barrels originally coopered at SA Cooperage in South Australia and previously filled with Apera PX Fortified Wine (Sherry) for over a decade then Starward Whisky. We have heard our customers cries for some high quality sustainable reusable barrels with a story to tell so please read on...
1st Life:
These barrels were coopered by Australia's own South Australia Cooperage just outside Adelaide before being sent to an independent Australian winery where they held Apera PX (Pedro Ximenez) Fortified Wine (Sherry) for over a decade.
2nd Life:
These barrels have since been charred and held Starward Whisky for a several years. Recently disgorged, these barrels smell devine and are still wet with the remnants of the finest well rested Starward Whisky. Upon pulling the bung your senses are enveloped with rich plum, fig, high fruit and whisky esters.
3rd Life:
These barrels are now looking for their 3rd home. Our Search is Your Satisfaction! Can you look after these barrels and store your own precious clean or sour beer or spirit?
Marketing Notice - Buyer Beware!
These barrels have spent their 1st life at one of Australia's most awarded premium whisky distillers. Their logos have been shaved from the barrels and under no circumstances are customers allowed to leverage or use the former whisky distillers name in the marketing of their own beverages should you be a commercial brewer or distiller who is keen to use their barrels. By all means you are allowed store your beer or spirit in these barrels and give them a generous 2nd life and your allowed to market the story but you are NOT ALLOWED to mention any brand(s) formerly housed in these wonderful oak barrels.
More on Whisky Making at Starward Whisky:
Starward Projects is a program that allows Starward distillers to experiment with different whiskies and create flavour forward and unique expressions. Each release is limited and once it’s sold out, it’s gone.
Tropical, fruit with lingering spice, this whisky was fully matured in Tawny fortified wine casks (both fresh and charred).