LAUNCESTON
LAUNCESTON
DISTILLERY: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
ABV: 62.6% NCS
AGE: 5 Years
CAT: Single Malt
BATCH: #1
RRP: £149.95
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ABOUT THIS BOTTLING
The Launceston Distillery was established by a group of five friends and investors in 2013., and after much hard work it commenced whisky production in 2015.
The distillery is located in the historic Hangar 17 at Launceston airport. Built in 1932, Hangar 17 is the oldest surviving aviation building in Tasmania. It was used as a passenger departure point until the current terminal was built in 1968. An ex-brewer, and Tasmanian local, Chris Condon stepped up to be their distiller. Chris is followed everywhere by his companion, Angus the Westie, who has supervised operations at two distilleries, and lays claim to being Tasmania’s most experienced whisky distillery dog.
The stills and brewing equipment were all manufactured in Hobart, with the heads of both stills having a distinctive reflux ball to produce a smooth, refined spirit. They are clad in Tasmanian oak for heat retention too. The water used is drawn from the South Esk river nearby, the longest running river in Tasmania. All the barley used is grown in the north of Tasmania.
Local ingredients, local people, local production. Everything is matured in Hangar 17 too
Our Launceston is a 5 year old single malt that’s been matured in an ex-Bourbon barrel. We’ve bottled it at natural cask strength 62.5% abv,
NOSE
Custard cream biscuits with hints of green banana and charred pineapple
TASTE
More sweeter banana notes with caramelised brown sugar, and a spicy, leafy herbal note
A medium length finish, with a lingering vanilla sweetness.
ABOUT THE LABEL
Our label had to have Angus the Westie involved. So we have Angus in a suit interviewing a Tasmanian Devil for a job as distillery security.
Our deadly animal is the Ricky Pontin - Australian cricket captain, and the most successful captain in international cricket history. While we couldn’t portray him directly on the label - we’re referencing his early days as an Aussie Rules footie player in the green and gold. During the winter months he played junior football for North Launceston and up until he was 14, it could have become a possible sporting option, until a serious right arm break while playing for North Launceston Under–17s as a 13-year-old. Ponting's arm was so badly damaged, it had to be pinned.Told to endure a 14-week lay-off, he never played competitive football again.
