Corowa Single Barrel Peated Ex Bourbon Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky – Cask 242 (500ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 55% Age: No Age Statement Country: Australia
Cask Number: 242
Date of Distilling: 15/11/2017
Date of Bottling: 17/06/2020
Matured In: a single ex Bourbon Barrel
Un-Chillfiltered
Corowa was a vibrant New South Wales town in the 1800’s due to its close proximity to the Murray River. As always man found greater need to transport items quicker and so road transport became more popular and the town lost its vibe. The local flour mill which sits in the towns centre lay dormant for many years, that is till Corowa Distilling Co. decided to purchase it from the local council for $1.
Dean Druce, the owner of Corowa Distilling Co. owned the Junee Liquorice and Chocolate Factory in Wagga Wagga, which was also based in a restored flour mill. This mill in Corowa experienced a major overhaul and after spending years on renovations turned this Corowa site into something magical. Every heard of Willy Wonks Chocolate Factory? Well, now add whisky to the equation and take away the kids!
With help from Head Distiller Beau Schilg, Dean has not only created a magnificent place to make whisky and chocolate but a place to make great whisky and great chocolate. The combination is artistic and de vine.
Taking old tawny port barrels, old sherry barrels and ex-bourbon barrels from the USA and filling them with fruity new make and waiting patiently for at least two years has now paid off. The wait is over and now we can all enjoy their hard work and the ultimate vision. The Corowa Distilling Co.
The Peated Bourbon is matured in a first fill ex Jack Daniels cask and made from Scottish peated malt. It was distilled on the 15th of Nov 2017 and Bottled on the 17th of June 2020 at 55% abv Limited Release of 394 bottles.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Green barley, freshly cut grass and earthy peat smoke. Tropical fruits of mango and pineapple and some ripe peaches. Honey sweetness and vanilla ice cream.
Palate: Green pineapple, peaches and nectarines, earthy peat smoked malted barley, lightly burnt caramel.
Finish: Green oak, charred wood, honey sweetness.
