Manly Spirits Co Distillery have released the second expression of their Element Series, Coastal Stone Whisky: Bourbon Cask.
The first expression, Coastal Stone Whisky: Sherry Cask was released last year, four years after the distillery had begun producing Single Malt Whisky in their distillery on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
“Many will know from our white spirits that we work hard with the team to consistently create artisan spirits that tell the story of quality Australian ingredients and unique, yet balanced flavours,” says David Whittaker, Co-owner and Master Distiller of Manly Spirits Co,
“What people may not know is that behind the scenes of distilling spirits for almost five years, we’ve been making our Single Malt Whisky from grain to glass – experimenting, refining, and crafting our whisky to achieve that same consistent and premium standard of our white spirits.”
Drawing from a wealth of knowledge of whisky production, combined with a team of passionate brewers and distillers, and custom equipment designed to create an exceptional new make spirit, the result showcases a truly Australian-made whisky.
The inaugural series consists of five unique and distinct whisky styles from five different casks: Sherry, Bourbon, Pinot, Port & Shiraz.
“We wanted our Element Series to be almost like a sneak preview into what people can expect from the Coastal Stone range of whisky in the future,” says Mr Whittaker.
“And while four from five of the expressions celebrate the Australian wine industry by using ex-fortified casks from Australian wineries, our ex-Bourbon cask expressions are something we’re particularly excited about, and definitely something you can expect to see more of in the coming years.”
The Bourbon Cask expression takes on the heritage of Kentucky Bourbon whisky with their new make spirit being matured in 200L & 100L ex-Kentucky bourbon casks for four years.
The remaining expressions will be released every couple of months over the next year. The majority of the casks were distilled and laid down four years ago, being expressions of the maritime elements and raw nature of the Australian coast, combined with an ambition to create a whisky that exceeds expectations.
The Bourbon Cask is available now from their online store and cellar door, with the full set available on pre-sale for those who don’t want to miss out on collecting all five from the series.
Opportunities to taste the Bourbon Cask;
- Tasting flights available at their bar, open Thursdays & Fridays: 4.00pm -10.00pm, Saturday: 12.00 – 10.00pm, Sunday 12.00 – 6.00pm.
- Whisky Tour & Tasting: every Friday at 6.00pm
Manly Spirits Co Distillery, 4a/9-13 Winbourne Rd, Brookvale
