Lark Sherry Aged & Sherry Finished Release II  Tasting Notes

Why Lark Sherry Aged & Sherry Finished Release II  To Your Collection?

What sets Release II apart from entry-level single malts is its incredible, concentrated layer of flavor density achieved through extensive triple-wood contact. While high-volume commercial distilleries typically blend distinct profiles to mute powerful traits, Lark's blending team deliberately built a "sherry bomb" that highlights rich rancio depth, old saddle leather, and heavy dark chocolate complexities. The 50.8% bottling proof operates as an outstanding flavor vehicle, maintaining an unctuous, syrupy consistency that handles a few drops of water beautifully. Having cleared out from primary retail hubs years ago, this 2,300-bottle micro-batch represents a secure, high-value milestone for serious New World whisky portfolios.

Lark Distillery

Lark Distillery, officially established in 1992 by visionary Bill Lark in Hobart, stands as the founding pioneer and undisputed monarch of the modern Australian craft whisky industry. Single-handedly overturning a century of restrictive distillation laws to ignite the Tasmanian spirits boom, the historic house distinguishes itself through its absolute dedication to local provenance, utilizing pristine local water, premium cool-climate barley, and unique regional peat bogs. Operating out of world-class facilities across the Coal River Valley and Bothwell, the blending team relies heavily on seasoned, small-scale fortified wine and experimental partner casks to forge a rich, oily, and intensely flavor-forward character. Revered as an icon of New World innovation and a dominant force at major global competitions, Lark remains the defining benchmark for premium southern hemisphere distilling.