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Australia
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Lark, Single Malt Whisky (Australia) 
Australian ‘whisky guru’ Bill Lark began to distil in 1992, when he became the first person in Tasmania to gain a distilling licence in 153 years! Lark Distillery is located near Hobart, and the prevailing philosophy is to mature spirit in small, ‘quarter casks,’ with output being around the 10-12 barrels per month mark.
Lark specialises in single cask whiskies, some bottled at cask strength, like this example from cask LD93, bottled in May 2009. The nose offers an initial note of pears, followed by Madeira, almond, toffee and vanilla. Becoming syrupy with time. Full and fruity on the palate, with more Madeira and notes of ginger and malt. The finish is long, consistent and jammy, with mild spices.
58.0% ABV, 50cl, $99.00 AUS, distillery website.  |  |
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