{"product_id":"lark-1st-release-single-malt-whisky","title":"Lark 1st Release Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e40% abv 500 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eReleased in December 1998, this is one of the truly outstanding icons of Australian whisky distilling history, being the very first ever release from the Lark distillery, which is so synonymous with the re-emergence of distilling in Tasmania after more than 200 years of enforced silence. \u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThis bottle marked the end of a 154-year prohibition on spirit distillation in Tasmania and effectively gave birth to the modern Australian craft spirits industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; color: #1d1d1f; background: white;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eA product years in the making, from Bill and Lyn’s kitchen table to their Davey Street Bond Store. Distilled using their original 80 litre copper pot still in Kingston, Tasmania. Less than 250 bottles of this 1st release were produced. And so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eit remains an exceptionally rare and highly sought-after trophy for premium whisky collectors worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; color: #1d1d1f; background: white;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eBecause of its immense historical value, this expression is virtually non-existent in traditional retail inventory and the one on offer here is all the more exceptional having been in the hands of a private collector for over 27 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe estimated secondary market value for a \u003cb\u003eLark 1998 First Release Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/b\u003e is currently between \u003cb\u003eAU$15,000 and AU$25,000+\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eBecause fewer than 250 bottles exist, its value is entirely dictated by collector demand at specialized auction houses rather than standard retail pricing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAs if it were not rare enough, this example comes with the added value of having the original presentation tube in good order, as is the labelling of the bottle itself, both being signed by the respective members of the Lark family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis product is located in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44404089520227,"sku":"PMWh\/A1","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/5694\/files\/LarkFirstReleaseDec1998-front-edited.jpg?v=1785027865","url":"https:\/\/mywhiskyjourneys.com\/products\/lark-1st-release-single-malt-whisky","provider":"MyWhiskyJourneys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}