Muscat Finish Whiskey

We pride ourselves on creating a whiskey that redefines what Australian whiskey can be. With our unique raw materials and production methods, the 78° Australian whiskey is a product that moves away from replicating other styles, instead defining itself as something that is truly Australian in style.

When seeking a fortified wine to further mature our whiskey, we sought to further showcase what Australian whiskey can be, focusing on what is an iconic Australian fortified wine.

Volume
700mL
ABV
44%

ABOUT 78˚ MUSCAT FINISH WHISKEY

When searching for a fortified wine that truly represented 78°, we didn’t have to look far. Liqueur Muscat, or Muscat as it is called here in Australia, is as local as they come. Originating from the Rutherglen area of northern Victoria, Muscat is produced from a late harvest pick, which is partially fermented before being fortified with grape spirit. This creates a higher residual sugar and a much sweeter style of wine.

The Muscat is then filled into oak casks, where it spends the next 5 – 20+ years. Over seasons maturing in the hot Australian climate, magic happens. The casks bake in the Aussie sun, creating a rich and delicious fortified wine with characters of raisins and stewed fruit, perfect for enjoying after dinner with a bit of Aussie cheese. Once decanted, the empty casks are still rich in the character of the Muscat that soaked into the oak over all those years.

We source Muscat casks from the finest South Australian wineries and fill them with our 78° Australian Whiskey to impart a rich fortified character and a gorgeous, silky texture. The bright grain and chocolate notes of our Australian Whiskey mingle with the luscious flavours of these stunning fortified wines, resulting in a truly exceptional whiskey with a uniquely Australian character.

MUSCAT CASKS

We source only the highest quality Muscat casks to finish our Whiskey. These casks have been resting with muscat in them for 20 years, before we refill them with our blend of 78˚ Australian Whiskey.

FORTIFIED CHARACTERS

With both power & finesse, the stewed fruit character of the muscat wine casks intermingles with the rich and robust biscuit & chocolate notes of our 78° Australian Whiskey, creating a character that is truly unique.

LOCAL BARLEY

Crafted using a base of local, single paddock, unmalted barley, along with 11 speciality malts, at the heart of our Whiskey, minimising our footprint, while maintaining control of our raw materials.

Accolades & Awards

2023
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver
2022
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Bronze
Very smooth with a rich undertone. One of the nicest Austrakian Whiskeys I have tasted
- Grahame Rackley
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