Heartwood’s A Serious Whisky marks a bold step into fully peated territory for the revered independent bottler, Tim Duckett. For this release, Duckett combined a second-fill peated sherry cask from Adams Distillery with a sherry cask from Launceston Distillery, creating a whisky of immense character and power. Bottled at a formidable 60.5% ABV, this limited edition release reflects Duckett’s unmistakable blending style—fearless, playful, and uncompromising. With only 290 bottles produced, it is both rare and significant in the evolving landscape of Australian whisky.

Heartwood

Heartwood is one of Australia’s most respected independent bottlers, founded by Tim Duckett, affectionately known as “Mr. Heartwood.” The label has gained cult status for its high-strength, cask-driven releases that consistently challenge conventions and deliver big, unapologetic flavours. With a reputation for sourcing and finishing exceptional casks from across Tasmanian distilleries, Heartwood has become synonymous with innovation, rarity, and collectibility in the Australian whisky scene.

Why Add Heartwood A Serious Whisky to Your Collection?

This bottling is more than just another Heartwood—it represents the brand’s first foray into fully peated whisky, a milestone for both Duckett and Australian whisky history. With just 290 bottles released, its rarity alone makes it a highly desirable collector’s piece. Combining the talents of two acclaimed Tasmanian distilleries with Duckett’s fearless blending, A Serious Whisky embodies everything that makes Heartwood legendary: boldness, scarcity, and uncompromising flavour.