Today’s spirit is not your average whisky. For starters, it’s the first Australian whisky I have tasted. Nova is Starward’s signature single malt, fully matured in Australian red wine barrels. The barrels are sourced from local wineries close to the distillery. These wineries produce great Australian shiraz, cabernet and pinot noir wines. The close proximity often leads to receiving barrels within hours of being emptied. This unique opportunity is used to ‘wet fill’ the barrels with new make spirit to access as much of the wine’s fruity character as possible. The result is a bold whisky, deliciously balanced and really made for sharing and mixing.
- Aroma: Bright flavours of red berries.
- Palate: Like a red berry pudding covered in vanilla, caramel and spice.
- Finish: Long and balanced. The sweetness fades away while the flavour keeps going.
The fruitiness inspires in the direction of a Manhattan-style drink. We don’t want to make it sweeter by using recipes with extra sugar or liqueur.
To enhance the fruitiness even further, I used Kiss My Blackberries vermouth. This is a blend of ripe blackberries, fresh white wine, refined distillates and a touch of fennel. Aromas of red fruits and anise take you straight to the south of France.
Ingredients
45 ml Starward Nova Single Malt Red Wine Barrel
20 ml Kiss my blackberries vermouth
1 dash of orange bitters
Method
Stir everything together in a mixing glass with lots of ice. Strain in a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with cherries.
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