{"product_id":"starward-bourbon-cask-2-700ml-rrp-170","title":"Starward Bourbon Cask #2 700ml (RRP $170)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Starward Bourbon Cask #2 is a limited-edition Australian single malt from Melbourne, offering a fascinating glimpse into the path Starward could have taken. Unlike the distillery’s signature use of Australian red wine barrels, this release was fully matured in fresh American oak ex-bourbon barrels for five “Melbourne years.” Bottled at a powerful 52% ABV (104 proof), the bourbon cask provides a relatively neutral canvas, allowing Starward’s naturally tropical, fruit-forward spirit to take centre stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a vibrant and approachable high-strength single malt, combining tropical fruit and citrus with vanilla, honey, toasted oak and warming spice. Originally released as a limited edition through a ballot, Bourbon Cask #2 is an appealing bottle for collectors and anyone curious to experience a very different side of Starward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose:\u003cbr\u003eAromatic grilled pineapple and vanilla lead the way, with hints of lemon drizzle, spiced sponge cake, sultanas and buttery oat biscuits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalate:\u003cbr\u003eRich and fruit-forward, with lemon curd, dried banana, succulent honey and tropical orchard fruits. Black pepper and toasted oak add warmth and structure, while the high proof gives the whisky a satisfying intensity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinish:\u003cbr\u003eLong and warming, with honeyed sweetness, buttered toast, toasted oak and lingering citrus and spice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlc 52%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48920916000942,"sku":"46662","price":93.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1267\/4059\/files\/Starward-Bourbon-Cask-_2-700ml-_RRP-_170.png?v=1787102083","url":"https:\/\/www.whiskyandmore.co.nz\/products\/starward-bourbon-cask-2-700ml-rrp-170","provider":"Whisky and More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}