Launceston Limited Edition Batch H17:01 Apera Single Malt Whisky –“The First Release” - Historic

Launceston Limited Edition Batch H17:01 Apera Single Malt Whisky –“The First Release” - Historic

$295 AUD

46% ABV

500 ml

How fitting that this first release of approximately 530 bottles should be a celebration of the first casks ever filled at Launceston distillery which were small French oak casks which had previously held Apera fortified wine to produce Australian style sherry. A dozen of these casks were matured for 2 ½ years and then vatted and allowed to marry together for a further two months before being bottled.

This product is located in Australia.

Distillery

Launceston Distillery

Aviation and whisky do not typically go hand-in-hand, but at Launceston Distillery they are intertwined. The distillery resides in Hangar 17, the former Ansett facility at Launceston Airport in Northern Tasmania, and is a fully functioning malt whisky distillery in the Scottish tradition. Its location makes it a natural gateway to the Tasmanian Whisky Trail if you are starting in the North, or the last place to visit if you are exiting the island through Launceston Airport.

Launceston Distillery was the initiative of a group of entrepreneurs from a variety of backgrounds, including former brewers and distillers. They have a clear vision of producing only whisky whilst reflecting the rich aviation heritage of their location as part of the visitor experience. An open floor plan allows the Head Distiller’s Highland terrier, Angus, to scour the hangar while production is running at full capacity. Chris Condon has a background in pharmaceuticals but then turned his attention to brewing (at Boag’s – where else) and ultimately to distilling, becoming founding distiller at Nant (from 2008 to 2011) before returning to his hometown to help found Launceston Distillery.

Launceston whisky is a handcrafted, small batch product using traditional ingredients and experienced craftsmanship. Everything happens under the roof of Hangar 17 – even the maturation. This is single malt whisky which has been matured in Bourbon or Australian port and sherry casks and reduced to 46% ABV although there are also occasional special releases at cask strength.