
Killara Distillery 2017 Vintage 700ml 63.5%
Killara Tasmanian Whisky – A Truth and Consequence Selection
Tasmania’s Consistent Excellence
Representing Killara Distillery under our independent label was a no-brainer, as owner and distiller Kristy Lark-Booth produces phenomenal whisky. The distillery has achieved the word that many Australian whisky distilleries breathlessly strive for. And that word is ‘Consistency.’ Killara delivers consistently delicious spirit.
A Rare French Oak Treasure
This is one special Killara, aged to perfection for five years and five months in a 100L French oak, ex Port cask. It represents a masterpiece of cask and spirit synergy, rewarding patience in the glass. The whisky drinks big and brassy, showcasing one of Tasmania’s finest offerings.
Our Natural Approach
Like all our Australian expressions, we bottled this beauty straight from the cask, using a simple quarter-inch steel sieve. This is done to catch any pieces of sediment and/or hessian flecks from the bung. Nothing else comes between cask and bottle.
Unapologetically Bold
We make no apologies for our bold, cask strength whiskies, with this Killara expression delivering full flavour intensity. Only untamed spirits can offer this experience. We use zero chill-filtration with absolutely no coloring, ensuring all organic flavors remain in the bottle.
The Texture Experience
This preservation of natural elements creates a silky texture, that hovers over the palate with each sip. The result is a truly authentic Killara, free from artificial alterations that would otherwise compromise craft integrity.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sugar syrup sweetness and bright, blood orange notes are followed by deep espresso aromas rounding out the aromatic profile.
Palate: A beautiful, chewy mouthfeel coats the tongue, with dark chocolate richness developing mid-palate. Then, familiar Christmas spice adds festive complexity.
Finish: Warming custard notes emerge on the finish with some old leather adding depth. Gentle cinnamon spice lingers pleasantly.
Honoring Tradition
Our approach honors traditional independent bottling practices in its purest form. We create expressions for discerning whisky savants who appreciate profound depth and big whiskies. Only genuine, uncompromised whiskies deliver such qualities.
The Killara Legacy
Kristy Lark-Booth continues a proud Tasmanian distilling tradition, with her family’s whisky heritage spanning generations. This expertise is on display in every Killara release, with our selection representing the pinnacle of this craftsmanship.
Limited Release
Only 53 bottles exist of this tasty number. Each bottle comes individually numbered, and whisky collectors should act quickly to secure a piece of Tasmanian distilling excellence. Because once they’re gone, they’re gone for good!