Aged in ex-Mexican Pedro Ximénez sherry and Black Snake Reposado (Australian mezcal) casks, this small-batch release is a bold and distinctive expression from Highwayman. Bottled at cask strength and limited to just 100 bottles, it showcases the creativity and craftsmanship of the Byron Bay-based distillery, delivering a one-of-a-kind whisky experience.

Highwayman Whisky Distillery

Highwayman is an independent, Australian-owned whisky label founded by Dan Woolley, a veteran of the spirits industry. Based in Byron Bay, Highwayman releases are known for their micro-batch production, cask experimentation, and bold, full-flavoured style. All whiskies are bottled at natural cask strength and non-chill filtered, with a strong focus on individuality and quality.

Highwayman Whisky Crawling King Snake Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich aromas of burnt caramel on char-grilled jalapeños, spiced almonds, candied ginger and stewed peaches and nectarines.
Palate: Flavours of agave syrup, toasted salted almonds, subtle earthy peat, stewed spiced stone fruits with a lingering note of pecan pie.
Finish: Long and warming with a sweet savoury note.

Why Add Highwayman Whisky Crawling King Snake to Your Collection?

This is a rare, 100-bottle cask strength release aged in sherry and mezcal casks—an adventurous combination rarely seen in single malt whisky. Its experimental nature, unique flavour profile, and limited availability make it a must-have for collectors of Australian craft whisky and fans of bold, boundary-pushing expressions.