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.
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old isn’t just a great bourbon — it’s the bottle that opened my eyes to the depth and complexity American whiskey can offer. Rich caramel, creamy vanilla, and a subtle rye spice make this small-batch classic endlessly sip-worthy and a permanent fixture in my cabinet.
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.
From Speyside classics to Islay peat smoke, here are five whiskies under $80 that deliver great flavour without draining your Christmas budget.
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.
Two entry-level Glenlivet single malts, two very different experiences. From the tropical rum-finished Caribbean Reserve to the creamy, classic Founder’s Reserve, here’s how they taste, how they compare, and how to best enjoy them.
Good whisky doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are five drams under $75 that deliver great flavour, from a smooth Irish single malt to a bold Aussie favourite.
