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A genuinely distinctive entry in the world whisky category, unmistakably shaped by its Australian terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Nova\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it as a whisky highball — the wine-cask fruit character holds up unusually well with soda water and ice, a serve Starward itself recommends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629146575066,"sku":"VWS_4982","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/88762aa6-99be-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_4c6c2eca-095d-474d-b3d7-804562b6f194.jpg?v=1653684763"},{"product_id":"starward-octave-barrels-single-malt-australian-matured-in-yalumba-3-year-700ml","title":"Starward Octave Barrels Single Malt Australian Matured in Yalumba 3 year 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Octave Barrels is a single malt Australian whisky from the Melbourne distillery, matured for three years in small octave barrels supplied by Yalumba, the historic Barossa winery best known for fortified wine. Those small-format casks speed up the whisky's contact with wood and residual fortified-wine character, a departure from Starward's usual red-wine-barrel program. The result is deep gold in the glass, with a nose of honeyed malt, toasted oak, and dried stone fruit. On the palate it's smooth and creamy, running through caramel and toffee into a warming spice, and the finish carries a light wisp of smoke. Bottled at 48% ABV, it's built for drinkers who want a distinctly Australian spin on single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Octave Barrels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with it neat in a tulip-shaped glass to catch the dried-fruit nose, then add a single large cube if you want the sweetness to open up. It's assertive enough to anchor a whisky sour if you'd rather mix it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473432412378,"sku":"VWS_200424439","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/starward-octave-barrels-matured-in-yalumba-single-malt-australian-whiskey_RoyalBatch_gYFn7MRRwXi4.jpg?v=1684847022"},{"product_id":"starward-starward-gift-pack-200ml-1","title":"Starward Starward Gift Pack 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Starward Gift Pack presents a 200 ml bottle from the Melbourne-based Starward distillery, one of the producers leading Australia's modern single malt whisky movement. Starward matures its whisky in ex-wine casks sourced from Australian vineyards, which pushes the spirit toward red fruit, plum, and light spice rather than the classic sherry or bourbon-cask notes most Scotch drinkers expect. Melbourne's warm, humid climate also accelerates maturation, giving the whisky a rounder, fruit-forward profile at a relatively young age. It's a good-sized introduction for anyone curious about Australian whisky or shopping for a gift that stands out from the usual Scotch or bourbon lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart neat in a small glass to catch the wine-cask fruit before it fades — Starward's warm-climate maturation means it doesn't need years of patience to open up. A single cube is fine if you want it cooler, but hold off on cocktails so the red fruit character isn't buried.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473467441370,"sku":"VWS_200423847","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/starward-gift-pack_grande_1126c23c-b6ba-41f7-903c-f4d2860ad843.png?v=1684847073"},{"product_id":"starward-solera-3-year-750-ml","title":"Starward Solera 3 year 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Solera 3 Year is a young Australian single malt whisky from Starward Distillery in Melbourne, matured using a solera-style fractional blending system in Australian red wine casks. Melbourne's warm, variable climate accelerates maturation, so even at 3 years, expect real depth — dark red fruit and spice from the wine casks, a rich, fruity palate, and a smooth, warming finish. It's a distinctive introduction to the fast-growing Australian whisky category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Solera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a splash of water lets the wine-cask fruit character develop; it's also a good whisky for a Whisky Sour thanks to its bold fruit profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43664363290842,"sku":"VWS200425981","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/923034_8af18af2-4c14-4104-8705-5f551738bec3.jpg?v=1684847051"},{"product_id":"starward-two-fold-double-grain-w-50-ml-nova-750-ml","title":"Starward Two Fold Double Grain  w\/50 ml Nova 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Two-Fold Double Grain, with a 50ml Nova bottle included, is a double grain whisky from Starward Distillery in Melbourne, combining malted and unmalted barley and matured in Australian wine casks. Expect a lighter, smoother profile than Starward's single malt releases, with red wine cask fruit and light grain sweetness, and a soft, easy finish. It comes with a bonus 50ml Nova single malt for sampling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Two-Fold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or in a Whisky Highball both suit its lighter, smoother double grain style well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43690110386394,"sku":"VWS200426024","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/unnamed_4933aa89-2e31-406c-b39e-05e02b99aca8.jpg?v=1684847103"},{"product_id":"starward-single-barrel-australian-whisky-the-barossa-valley-barrel-5680-proof-112-8-750-ml","title":"Starward Single Barrel Australian Whisky The Barossa Valley (Barrel 5680) Proof 112.8 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Single Barrel Barossa Valley is a single-cask Australian whisky from Starward Distillery in Melbourne, matured in a barrel that previously held Barossa Valley red wine - this cask, #5680, is bottled at 112.8 proof (56.4% ABV). Starward's whole approach leans on Australia's wine-cask supply rather than ex-bourbon or sherry casks, which gives its whisky a distinctly fruit-forward, red-wine-tinged character. Expect a nose of dark berries and malt, a rich palate of dried fruit and baking spice, and a long, wine-influenced finish. It's one of the clearest examples of Starward's signature style, intensified by cask-strength bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Barossa Valley Single Barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA splash of water tames the proof and lets the red-wine fruit notes come forward without losing the malt underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43763032719578,"sku":"VWS200426141","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/starward-the-barossa-valley-single-barrel-australi.png?v=1678441589"},{"product_id":"starward-ginger-beer-cask-7-700ml","title":"Starward Ginger Beer Cask #7 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Ginger Beer Cask #7 is a limited-edition single cask Australian whisky from Starward Distillery in Melbourne, finished in a cask that previously held ginger beer for a bold, spicy twist on the brand's usual red-wine-cask house style. Starward typically ages its whisky in Australian red wine barrels sourced from nearby Victorian wineries, so a ginger beer cask represents a deliberate departure from that signature approach for this specific limited release. Aged two years, expect a deep amber whisky with bold ginger and clove spice layered over oak, with delicate vanilla and malted barley aromatics underneath. Serve it neat, on ice, or with a mixer of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Ginger Beer Cask #7\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it neat first to catch the ginger and clove spice clearly, then over ice if you'd like it milder. It also makes a naturally spicy whisky and ginger ale, doubling down on the cask's own character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43926902145242,"sku":"VWS200426604","price":100.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/30_700x_2e8823eb-3392-42b2-9f89-b7926ec16e68.jpg?v=1685081089"},{"product_id":"starward-peated-finish-single-malt-australian-whisky-700-ml","title":"Starward Peated Finish Single Malt Australian Whisky 700 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Peated Finish Single Malt Australian Whisky is crafted from 100% Australian barley and matured in a combination of Australian red wine barrels and peated Scotch whisky barrels, from the Melbourne distillery known for leaning on local wine-cask maturation rather than traditional bourbon or sherry wood. The peated finish is a departure from Starward's usual unpeated house style, layering Scotch-influenced smoke over the brand's signature red-wine-driven fruit character. Bottled at 43.2% ABV, expect a complex, intense flavor with smoky peat, dark fruits, and toasted oak, with a hint of vanilla from the wine cask underneath. It's a good bottle for whisky drinkers who want peat alongside Starward's distinctive Australian profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Peated Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks both let this whisky's peat and dark fruit character come through. 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Starward's whole approach leans on Australia's wine-cask supply rather than ex-bourbon or sherry casks, giving its whisky a distinctly fruit-forward, red-wine-tinged character even at a relatively young 4 years. Expect a nose of dark berries and malt, a rich palate of dried fruit and baking spice, and a warm, wine-influenced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Barossa Valley Single Barrel 4 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a tulip glass, lets the wine-cask fruit character come through against the malt base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43949461635290,"sku":"VWS200426550","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/859175004487-2.jpg?v=1686384851"},{"product_id":"starward-single-barrel-single-malt-barrell-no-11355-captains-pick-2-5-year-750-ml","title":"Starward Single Barrel Single Malt Barrell No. 11355 captains pick 2 5 year 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Single Barrel, Barrel No. 11355, Captain's Pick 2, aged 5 years, is a single-cask Australian whisky from Starward Distillery in Melbourne, part of their Captain's Pick series highlighting individually selected barrels. Like the rest of Starward's range, it's matured in ex-wine casks rather than the more traditional bourbon or sherry barrels, giving it a distinctly fruit-forward character. Expect a nose of dark berries and malt, a rich, wine-cask-influenced palate, and a warm finish, shaped by whatever specific character this individual barrel developed over 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Captain's Pick 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a tulip glass, is the way to taste what makes this specific barrel selection distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43951838527706,"sku":"VWS200426686","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/captains-pick-2.png?v=1686644011"},{"product_id":"starward-stout-cask-single-malt-australian-whiskey-5-year-700ml","title":"Starward Stout Cask Single Malt Australian Whiskey 5 year 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Stout Cask is an Australian single malt whiskey from Starward Distillery in Melbourne, made from 100% malted barley and aged in American oak casks that previously held stout beer. That unusual cask choice builds a rich, robust whiskey with notes of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a hint of smokiness not typical of a standard single malt. Five years of Melbourne's warm, variable climate accelerates maturation, giving the whiskey a complex, well-balanced profile despite the relatively short age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Stout Cask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to catch the roasted coffee and dark chocolate notes the stout barrels contribute — this is a whiskey defined by that cask choice. A single rock is fine if you want it slightly cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198281248986,"sku":"VWS200428547","price":101.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/starward-stout-cask-5-year-old-single-malt-australian-whiskey_RoyalBatch_rka7InokYd7P.jpg?v=1712238054"},{"product_id":"starward-solera-single-malt-australian-whisky-750ml","title":"Starward Solera Single Malt Australian Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Solera Single Malt Australian Whisky is made from Australian malted barley and matured through a solera system, where young whisky is continually blended into a base of older stock rather than aged in one static barrel run — the same layering method used for sherry and Madeira. It's matured in ex-Apera casks, Australia's own fortified-wine style related to sherry, which pushes the whisky toward red-fruit and dried-fruit sweetness rather than the vanilla-forward profile of bourbon-cask whisky. Expect red berries, vanilla, and baking spice on the nose, with oak and dried fruit carrying through a long finish. A solid pick for whisky drinkers curious about styles outside Scotland's usual cask program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Solera Single Malt Australian Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is the right call here, or with a few drops of water to open up the dried-fruit notes — the Apera-cask character is the whole point, so save the mixer for a different bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45862893125850,"sku":"VWS200431889","price":73.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Solera_750mLweb-878x1024.png?v=1729326443"},{"product_id":"starward-two-fold-melbourne-3-year-750ml","title":"Starward Two Fold Melbourne 3 year 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Two-Fold is a double grain whisky from Starward Distillery in Melbourne, Australia, this 750ml bottle a 3-year expression matured in ex-red wine barrels sourced locally — a signature Starward move that leans into Melbourne's warm, variable climate to speed maturation and push fruit-forward flavor. Expect red berry and dried fruit on the nose, a smooth palate carrying spice and oak alongside that wine-cask fruitiness, and a clean, moderate finish at 40% ABV. It's built to be approachable and mixable rather than a slow-sipping cask-strength whisky, making it a good entry point into Australian whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Two-Fold\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's built for a Whisky Sour or a simple whisky highball with soda — the red wine cask fruit holds up well to citrus and dilution, and it doesn't demand a neat pour to show its character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930893672666,"sku":"VWS200431999","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/TF750.png?v=1730449754"},{"product_id":"starward-nova-single-malt-aged-in-red-wine-barrels-750-ml","title":"Starward Nova Single Malt Aged in Red Wine Barrels 750 ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward Nova is a single malt Australian whisky made entirely from malted barley and matured in ex-red-wine barrels sourced locally in Melbourne. The wine cask influence shows immediately — a fruit-forward nose of red berries and plum sits over the base malt character, with baking spice and a light oak tannin running through the palate. Bottled at 40% ABV, it drinks smooth and approachable rather than heavy, with a finish that leans more fruity than smoky or grain-sweet. It's a good entry point into Australian whisky for a drinker used to sherry-cask Scotch, since the wine-cask profile lands in similar territory without copying it directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Starward Nova\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a single ice cube both work — the wine-cask fruit holds up fine with a little dilution. It also makes an interesting whisky sour, since the red-berry notes play well against citrus and sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46103438950618,"sku":"VWS200432289","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Nova-from-Starward-750ml-red-and-gold-bottle.png?v=1736415050"},{"product_id":"starward-unexpeated-single-malt-700-ml","title":"Starward UnexPeated Single Malt 700 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarward UnexPeated is an Australian single malt whisky that runs the opposite direction of its name: matured first in Australian red wine casks, then finished in barrels that previously held heavily peated Islay single malt. No peat is added directly, but the ghost of it lingers underneath the wine-cask fruit — that's the joke in the name. Made from 100% malted barley and bottled at 48% ABV, it drinks riper and spicier than a standard Starward release, red-fruit sweetness up front with a smoky undertone trailing behind. It's a whisky built for people who already like Starward's house style and want the outlier. 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