The Beagle 8 is one of Heartwood’s most intricate creations, crafted by Tim Duckett from six whiskies of varying ages, sourced from 20 different casks across five Tasmanian distilleries. Most of the whisky is aged between 7 and 9 years, with younger components aged 2 to 5 years added to enhance flavour depth and peat character. The cask mix includes ex-sherry, muscat, port, peated malt, bourbon, and tokay barrels, resulting in extraordinary complexity and balance. Bottled at 57.4% ABV, non-chill filtered, and limited to just 168 bottles, this release exemplifies Heartwood’s reputation for bold, small-batch Australian whisky.

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Founded by Tim Duckett, Heartwood has become one of Australia’s most respected independent bottlers, renowned for powerful, high-strength whiskies that push boundaries. Each release is bottled in small quantities, often drawn from unique casks sourced from leading Tasmanian distilleries. With its fearless approach to blending and finishing, Heartwood has achieved cult status among collectors and enthusiasts.

Why Add Heartwood The Beagle 8 to Your Collection?

The Beagle 8 represents one of Heartwood’s most complex and rare bottlings, blending whiskies from multiple distilleries and diverse cask types. With only 168 bottles produced, it is a highly limited release that reflects the creativity and daring of Tim Duckett’s blending philosophy. For collectors of Australian whisky, it offers both rarity and the bold, uncompromising style that defines Heartwood.