70,1°
Distillery : Hellyers Road - Australia
American Oak Cask
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Cask
Bottled in 2023
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
Lightly Peated
Since they distilled their first whisky in 1999, Hellyers Road have made a name for themselves, particularly in France, where La Maison du Whisky, their official distributor, is a major contributor to their reputation. They are a tiny distillery founded in Tasmania, and their casks have to travel a lot. This one, aged 6 years, has crossed the seas to be sold exclusively by La Maison du Whisky, as part of the New Vibrations collection. It is not known how many bottles were produced.
Let's Taste It :
Soft, cereal-like, earthy nose, with vegetal, floral, aniseed, airy, almost medicinal notes, but it's smooth, perfectly balanced, with a relatively light peat that enhances the whole. Bay leaf, beeswax, a pinch of salt. Very fruity on the palate, juicy pears, peaches and bananas, with honeyed hints and a dash of vanilla. Lively spices, cloves, nutmeg, leading to a very long and explosive finish, well-crafted nonetheless, very wide, on pepper and cola, chestnut, slightly smoky and woody.
In Short,
A young, explosive whisky, monstrously well made. The Bourbon influence is real, but hardly noticeable. A very strong identity, which does not prevent it from being well-balanced. It takes a certain amount of audacity to sell a 6-year-old at this price, but it must also be said that the quality of the beverage is very impressive. It's too much for me though.
Score : 90
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Ray Wilson - Propaganda Man
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