Hellyers Road Master Series Single Malt Peated 12 Years Old

Hellyers Road Master Series Single Malt Peated 12 Years Old

$650 AUD

67.2% ABV

700 ml

Hellyers Road former master distiller, Mark Littler, created the Master Series of handpicked, well-aged single malt whiskies, which represent the very best from the distillery’s Bond Store. Each one has its individuality substantiated by the unique batch number it carries. In further recognition of their authenticity and exclusivity, every bottle has been numbered and personally signed by the distiller.

The cask number is 4036/11, which produced only 185 bottles.

The Master Series is very much a reflection of Mark Littler’s judgement and discernment as he selected the few qualifying casks from amongst his impressive inventory of ageing stock. This selection won gold at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards in 2017.       

Official Tasting Notes

A whiff of burnt fern smokiness greets the nose with typical hints of citrus, lemon and orange presenting through the haze. The palate is further complemented by a citrus sweetness with overtones of malt presenting. A lingering aftertaste conjures fresh forest regeneration with layers of smoke and pepper omnipresent.

 

This product is located in Australia. 

Distillery

Hellyers Road

What distinguishes Hellyers Road from its competitors elsewhere on the island is the fact that it operates on a fully commercial basis as part of a larger business. It is by far the biggest distillery in Tasmania and the largest whisky distillery in the country with capacity to produce up to 100,000 L of spirit annually. How it got there from its somewhat pedestrian beginnings and with a name, which has nothing obviously to do with whisky, makes a fascinating story.

The buildings are modern and substantial but well positioned at a discrete distance from the neighbouring milk factory. Set against the backdrop of high mountains and bucolic green pastures a visit is rewarding for both the whisky enthusiast and the general traveler. If the latter is also a train-spotter there is the added advantage of the Burnie to Devenport line, which passes nearby within sight of the distillery café, with a regular flow of freight traffic.

Although HRD whiskies are sometimes regarded as entry level options for those wanting to get to know the Tasmanian product without too much financial strain, there are now some earlier HRD expressions which have crept into the realm of the rare and significant.