Hellyers Road’s oldest whisky to date — the American Oak 22 Year Old, limited to just 80 bottles, and recently claimed a World Whiskies Award. But how does it compare to the more accessible American Oak 12 Year Old? I tasted both side by side to find out.
Discover the Morris Family Durif Single Barrel, a rare Australian single malt aged in a single Durif wine cask from Rutherglen. This rich, decadent whisky captures the region’s bold character with layers of chocolate, biscuit, and dark fruit.
Named Best Australian Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2025, the Hellyers Road Peated 21 Year Old is a rare milestone release. This 52.5% cask strength whisky is limited to just 300 bottles. Complex, balanced, and subtly smoky, it showcases the heights Tasmanian whisky can achieve.
Whisky doesn’t need to cost a fortune. In this guide, I’ve rounded up five affordable whiskies for 2025 that deliver great flavour without breaking the bank. From reliable Scottish staples to new Australian releases, these drams prove you can sip quality on a budget.
A meeting of whisky and beer — Cape Byron Distillery’s Stone Beer Cask finish brings dark chocolate, roasted malt, and tropical fruit into perfect balance. Best enjoyed alongside the beer that helped create it.
A world-first single malt aged in macadamia nut liqueur barrels, Cape Byron’s Mac. Liqueur Cask delivers creamy milk chocolate, orange marmalade, and toasted nuttiness in every sip.
Westernport’s first release shows the confidence of a much older distillery — three cask styles, each balanced, complex, and bottled at just the right time. One to watch.
Cape Byron’s Viognier Cask brings buttery texture, tropical fruit, and a touch of white wine elegance to this limited-edition single malt. Just 1,150 bottles were released — and it’s a gem worth seeking out.
A bold twist on Morris’ popular Sherry Barrel, this limited-edition single malt adds a smoky layer from heavily charred oak. Discover how it balances rich citrus sherry notes with lingering campfire smoke — and why fans were thrilled when a second batch arrived in 2025.
