The Hellyers Road 21 Year Old Single Cask is the oldest official single cask bottling of Australian whisky to date, fully matured in American oak and bottled at natural cask strength. Distilled on 6 June 2002 and laid to rest in cask #2157.05 for over 21 years, this extraordinary release marks a historic milestone for both Hellyers Road and the wider Australian whisky industry. Bottled non-chill filtered with natural colour, it is presented in a handcrafted Tasmanian timber case designed by master woodworker Rob van Tholen, combining Huon Pine, Myrtle, and Celery Top Pine.
Founded in 1999 in Burnie, Tasmania, Hellyers Road Distillery is Australia’s oldest continually operating whisky distillery. Built on the pioneering spirit of Bill Lark and other early Tasmanian whisky trailblazers, Hellyers Road has become a cornerstone of Australian single malt. Known for its age statement releases and commitment to cask quality, the distillery continues to push boundaries in both craftsmanship and maturation, with this 21 Year Old Single Cask standing as a testament to its foresight and skill.
Nose: Bursting with tropical fruits and citrus, grapefruit and marmalade intertwine with vanilla custard, light spice, and soft nuttiness.
Palate: Orange blossom leads with layers of lychee, pineapple, dragon fruit, thick butterscotch, and a malty undertone.
Finish: Decadently long and creamy, showing ginger snaps, vanilla cream, white chocolate, and aged ripe fruits in balance.
As the oldest official Australian single cask bottling, this release is a landmark in whisky history. With just one cask (#2157.05) ever produced, bottled at a powerful yet refined 62.4% ABV, and presented in an intricate Tasmanian timber case, it offers both rarity and prestige. This expression embodies the pioneering legacy of Hellyers Road and is a must-have for collectors of significant age statement whiskies, particularly those charting the rise of Australian single malt on the world stage.
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