21 Club Release No.13
King Billy
23 Year Old American oak
As a valued member of Australia's most exclusive whisky club, the 21 Club, you enjoy unrivalled access to 21 exceptional bottlings of our oldest and rarest whiskies - each a distinctive piece of Australian whisky history.
This month, we are delighted to offer you exclusive access to 21 Club Release No.13 - King Billy.
The Whisky
King Billy was matured for 23 years in a single American oak ex-bourbon cask and was bottled at 50.1% ABV.
American oak ex-bourbon casks have been the cornerstone of our maturation program since the very beginning, with some of our oldest American oak casks now surpassing 24 years of age.
These 200L bourbon casks, crafted from American oak, provide the ideal maturation vessel that perfectly complements the character of our unique spirit. Over two decades of maturation create a whisky that embodies the complexity of character, elegance, and the distinctive profile of Hellyers Road.
Crafted exclusively for the 21 Club from one very special 2003 American oak cask, this whisky is a stunning example of quality craftsmanship and patience.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Juicy pineapple and guava up front, lemon zest and nougat. Dustings of icing sugar and sun-warmed hay.
Palate
A lively palate that journeys from savoury oak spice to an explosion of fruit. Fresh navel orange, pineapple jellies, lemon oil and mint.
Finish
With legs for days, the finish is oily and long.
King Billy
Each of our 21 Club releases has featured a Tasmanian endemic rainforest tree species that is unique, beautiful and brought to life in the drawings of Inti Callaghan on the labels of the 21 Club whiskies.
For this release, we chose King Billy (Athrotaxis selaginoides)
King Billy Pine is a 2000-year-old Gondwanan relic growing across Tasmania's alpine peaks. Despite its longevity, the species is poorly fire-adapted, and increasing bushfires now threaten its survival within our own lifetimes.
This treasured release will come with a Certificate of Authenticity, a note from the artist Inti Callaghan and a postcard sized version of Inti's beautiful artwork.
Please note that all 21 Club releases are pre-ordered and bottled only upon order placement. Our ordering window for King Billy closes on September 30, and the whisky will be dispatched in mid-October.