Lark Classic Cask Strength

The Lark Classic Cask Strength is a bold Tasmanian single malt whisky matured with a strong port cask influence, delivering robust layers of dried fruit, butterscotch, and sweet highland peat. Bottled at 58% ABV, this older packaging release represents the iconic Lark style in its most powerful form, offering collectors a glimpse of the distillery’s earlier bottling era.

Lark Distillery

Founded in 1992 by Bill Lark, often called the “Godfather of Australian Whisky,” Lark Distillery was the pioneer of Tasmania’s modern whisky revival. Known for its dedication to small-batch, handcrafted whisky using locally sourced barley and pure Tasmanian water, Lark helped establish the region as one of the world’s great whisky producers. Today, Lark remains one of the most celebrated names in Australian whisky, producing award-winning expressions that are recognised internationally.

Lark Classic Cask Strength Tasting Notes

Nose: Light oak spice surrounded by dense buttery malt, sweet orange, and rich red fruits.
Palate: Golden syrup dumplings dusted with cinnamon, creamy vanilla, and fruity plum pudding.
Finish: Long and rewarding, with lingering notes of dark chocolate and marzipan.

Why Add Lark Classic Cask Strength (Older Packaging) to Your Collection?

This older packaging bottling captures a formative era in the story of Lark Distillery, while showcasing the full-bodied style that put Tasmanian whisky on the map. With its strong port cask influence and high strength delivery, it offers both intensity for the palate and collectability for the connoisseur. A must-have piece for those who appreciate the history and evolution of modern Australian whisky.