Launceston Distillery Winter Solstice Release 3
Launceston Distillery Bourbon Whisky
Awarded 92.5 points in Jim Murray's 2020 Whisky Bible Maturation Drawing from twelve small American Oak casks; a light engaging whisky with fragrant aromas, double distilled and non-chill filtered to retain depth of character. Colour Rich dark gold. Nose Bright fragrant aromas with hints of vanilla, honey and pears. Taste A soft mouthfeel with subtle sweet bourbon notes, vanilla, honey and green fruit. Finish A pleasant, smooth and lingering finish. The Distillery at Hangar 17 Launceston Distillery produce hand-crafted, small-batch whisky. Using traditional techniques and craftsmanship, head distiller Chris Condon uses Tasmanian malted barley and pure river water to produce the finest quality single malt whisky. From grain to bottle everything happens under the roof of Hangar 17, neighbouring Launceston Airport.
Launceston Distillery Bourbon Strength Whisky
Awarded 94 points in Jim Murray's 2020 Whisky Bible, securing Liquid Gold status. Batch H17-08 Nine small American Oak casks have been vatted and allowed to “marry” together before bottling. A light engaging whisky with fragrant aromas, it was double distilled and is non-chill filtered to retain depth of character. Colour Rich dark golden. Nose Bright fragrant aromas with hints of vanilla, honey and pears. Taste A surprisingly gentle mouthfeel with subtle sweet bourbon notes, vanilla, honey and green fruit. Cinnamon spice joins the fray late in the game. Finish A pleasant, creamy, tongue coating finish.