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Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Starward X Lagavulin

Starward X Lagavulin Australian single malt whisky. Image courtesy Starward Whisky.

Country: Australia

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Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 48%

Score: 93 Points

This rare collaboration between Australia’s Starward Whisky and Lagavulin sees Starward’s Nova red wine cask-matured single malt finished in ex-Lagavulin peated whisky casks. The combination of red wine influence and peat works, with a nose of raspberry jam, heather, honey, and a subtle peatiness. The taste starts off fruity and tart, then the Lagavulin influence comes in with peat smoke, heather, and a hint of brine while not overwhelming sweet notes of fresh berries. The finish is long and smoky, yet well-rounded with fruity character. Very nice! (March, 2024)

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