Raw materials
malted barley
wheat
Distillery
Starward
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Starward.
Starward is an Australian whisky producer based in Port Melbourne (Victoria). It is known for maturing its spirits in Australian red wine barrels and for a taste-driven approach that favors local ingredients and unconventional maturation techniques.
Australian whisky
single malt
double grain
whisky matured in red wine casks
Producer range
Producer range Starward
Spirit categories
Australian whisky
single malt
double grain
whisky matured in red wine casks
Representative products
Whisky Starward Left-Field Double Grain 70cl - Starward
Whisky Starward Nova Single Malt 70cl - Starward
Casks and ageing vessels
ex-Australian red wine casks (Shiraz, Cabernet, Pinot Noir)
American oak
French oak
casks sourced from Australian wine regions (Barossa Valley, Yarra Valley)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Fermentation with brewing yeasts for some expressions; double distillation in copper pot stills. Predominant maturation in ex-Australian red wine casks (with practices such as wet fill on some releases) and occasional use of processes like solera for specific expressions.
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills.
Ageing
Primarily matured in ex-Australian red wine casks; notable practices include wet fill on some casks and the use of solera for specific expressions. Melbourne's climate accelerates the interaction between wood and spirit.
Producer history Starward
Starward was born from founder David Vitale's idea to create a distinctive whisky recognisable as 'Australian'. The company developed in Port Melbourne (New World Whisky Distillery Pty Ltd) and progressively built a range of single malts and grain whiskies that emphasize maturation in red wine casks sourced from nearby wine regions.
Production philosophy
A search for flavour and a 'New World' style: using local ingredients (grains and casks sourced within a day's travel of the distillery) and leveraging Melbourne's climate to accelerate and concentrate the interaction between wood and spirit. Controlled experimentation (Project series, solera, etc.) and products designed to be enjoyed neat or in cocktails.
Territory
Port Melbourne, Victoria. Ingredients (grains and casks) selected from Australian wine regions such as Barossa Valley and Yarra Valley within a short distance of the distillery.
Awards and recognitions
International recognitions at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (including Platinum/Double Gold medals and Starward being named 'Most Awarded Distillery' in recent editions).
Starward
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