Galactic Whisky Collection // Set of 3 // 750 ml Each

Starward Whisky is delicious, audacious Australian whisky made in Melbourne— the foodie capital of Australia, where they ditch the airs and graces to focus on flavor. They source all their whisky ingredients from just a day's drive away. Then, in the wildly varied Melbourne weather, their whisky draws out its signature fruity, delicious flavor in just three short years. They call this elemental maturation and it's why they couldn't make their whisky anywhere else.

Starward's Melburnian founder, David Vitale, grew up in a big Italian family. He's food obsessed without ever getting too serious or formal about it, resulting in a whisky that feels right at home at those moments spent around the dinner table. This is whisky for a curious, food-obsessed generation. Raise a few eyebrows and bring a bottle to BBQ. Pour it with tonic and watch jaws go to the floor. It's an eye-opening business, this new world of whisky drinking.

Two-Fold Double Grain Whisky was Starward's chance to forget compromise. To make a whisky that was as affordable and approachable as they wanted, Starward had to tear up the rule book (a renegade act they relished), and it was worth every effort. Sip Two-Fold neat for a whisky that's smooth and full of flavor. Or pair with tonic, and rethink the G&T for good.

Tasting Notes
— Beginning: For depth, Starward uses 40% malted barley. For an aromatic, dry flavor, they use 60% Australian wheat.
— Middle: Lightly charred or steamed barrels. Sourced from Australian wineries that make great shiraz, cabernets, and pinot noirs. Often filled fresh when the barrel is still wet with wine. Starward matures each whisky separately in Melbourne’s wildly varied climate, then deftly combine.
— End: Smooth as silk. Spiced vanilla, tropical fruits, and cereal characters rounded with red apples and berries.
— Future: Easy-drinking when neat or on ice. Try a Two-Fold and tonic and you might be tempted to bin the gin.

Nova Single Malt Whisky is matured exclusively in red wine barrels from wineries making great Australian shiraz, cabernets, and pinot noirs. This whisky reflects Melbourne in every sip. From the vibrant foodie scene to the wild weather to the world-class, cool climate wine.

Starward is proud to be the Official Whisky Partner of the Michelin Guide. Over the next 12 months, they will be working on the G*Astronomy series to shine a light on chefs from newly Michelin rated restaurants in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

Tasting Notes
— Beginning: A fruity, double distilled single malt made with Australian barley and craft brewers’ yeast for extra flavor.
— Middle: Lightly charred or steamed barrels sourced from Australian wineries making great shiraz, cabernets and pinot noirs. Often filled fresh when the barrel is still wet with wine. Matured in Melbourne’s wildly varied climate for three years.
— End: Exceptional length thanks to the red wine barrels. Bright aromatic notes of red berries, orchard fruits, vanilla, caramel and soft oak spice.
— Future: Smooth and complex when sipped neat. Shines in classic cocktails. Works exceptionally well with food.

Solera is a twice distilled single malt whisky featuring Australian malted barley fermented with brewers' yeast for an extra flavourful craft finish. Solera is fully matured in carefully selected Apera casks, an Australian fortified wine that's similar to Sherry. The traditional blending method means there's a drop of their original cask in every bottle.

Tasting Notes
The flavors are rich and well balanced with notes of jammy fruits, creme brûlée, and spice with a lingering dry finish. Enjoy it neat, over ice, or shaken up in a classic cocktail.