Our first 22 year old.
A journey of over two decades in one cask.
A whisky over two decades in the making, this remarkable single cask #2325.03 was laid down in November 2002 and matured for an extraordinary 22 years, 3 months and 25 days in one American oak, ex-bourbon cask formerly home to Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey.
In this 200 litre single cask, a lot of changes happened over 22 years and when decanted, it was very much half mast, producing only 80 bottles. Where the new make spirit extracted flavour and colour, it was the interplay of whisky and oxygen that made the magic, as the cask volume decreased and the whisky slowly aged.
An exceptional example of aged Australian whisky showing the results of patience and the influence of maturation by the sea.
Milled, mashed, fermented and distilled on site, like all Hellyers Road whiskies.
Cask Filled: 21 November 2002
Drawn: 18 March 2025
Litres drawn: 62 Litres
Yield: 80 bottles
Total Maturation: 22 years, 3 months, 25 days
Each bottle is housed in a unique presentation box hand-crafted by local Master wood worker Rob van Tholen from prized Tasmanian timbers: Huon Pine, Myrtle and Celery Top Pine, and includes a letter of authenticity personally signed by our Head Distiller, Fiona Coutts. Adding to its individuality and intrigue, each presentation box has a secret locking mechanism to safeguard and showcase this treasured release.
Awards
Category Winner
Single Cask Single Malt (Australia) 21 Years & Over
World Whiskies Awards 2024 - Gold
"This is a complex, and well-balanced whisky, offering a smooth and refreshing journey of flavors. Beginning with aromas of peach, apricot, and apple compote, complemented by baking spice. The palate reveals juicy ripe fruits, with hints of marzipan, and splash of orange oil, alongside earthy spices."
