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Garden Of Temptation (Amber Lane Distillery)

Garden Of Temptation (Amber Lane Distillery)

$185.00 AUD
$185.00 AUD
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Working with Rod and Phil from Amber Lane Distillery was a no-brainer. They are making some of the most exciting whisky in Australia at the moment, following a multiple-cask journey maturation technique learned from the Cognac and Sherry traditions of Europe. It is no wonder that every single Amber Lane whisky release in 2023 won either a national or international gold medal.

Our whisky has been Double Sherry Cask matured - first in a French Oak Apera cask before being moved to an American Oak Oloroso cask from one of the most formidable sherry producers in Spain.

It has then had a short but powerful finish in an American Oak Tempranillo cask from acclaimed NSW producer Vinden Wines, which produces minimal-intervention, award-winning wines from organically farmed, family-owned vineyards and has been a 5 Red Star Winery in the world-famous James Halliday wine guide for the last 3 years.

We have used a 3rd Fill American Oak Bourbon cask as a settling cask to bring all the flavours together, resulting in a complex, sweet and savoury whisky that demands peaceful contemplation.

Bottle Size: 500ml

ABV: 54.0% ABV

Outturn: 116 bottles

Distillery Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich and complex with notes of dates, stewed pears, cinnamon scrolls and red apple peel.

Palate: Sweetness of red apples, toffee, strawberries and cream, Jersey caramel fudge, Arnott’s Coffee Scrolls and raspberry Aeroplane Jelly crystals, counterpoised with savoury notes of roasted tomatoes and Spanish onions.

Finish: Long and warming with dominant notes of strawberries, cinnamon, and crumbled apple pudding with custard.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Vine-ripened sultanas; almonds; fresh vanilla pods; dried figs; and curry leaves

Palate: Juicy red apples; strawberry licorice laces; sweet, oven roasted capsicums; balanced by umami notes of miso butter and truffle oil

Finish: Raspberry lemonade; vanilla fudge; and hints of cloves with the earthiness of a freshly dug allotment.
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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 13 reviews.

A very happy accident! Delicious, tropical and fruity. A great addition to the collection.

Wilfred S. 5/5 Verified

Rumbled (Old Kempton Distillery)

What an absolute cracker of a whisky! 10 out of 5 I've had some great Australian whisky and Justin continues to deliver top shelf drams....incredibly top....top of the top!! From the first sip, I knew this was another winner. Beautifully smooth, rich and creamy, with a sweetness that gives way to a slightly salty finish. At 55%, it's got plenty of punch, but it's so well balanced that it's dangerously easy to drink. Just a seriously enjoyable whisky that keeps you coming back for another sip...and why it sits right next to my 'thinking' chair! I managed to grab two bottles, one to enjoy now and one to put away for later...which may end up being sooner than later! Justin, you've absolutely knocked this one out of the park. This is exactly why I love your whisky. Well played. An absolute belter. 🥃

Daniel B. 5/5 Verified

Rumbled (Old Kempton Distillery)

Great exploration of elevage, providence and Amber Lanes great backbones. Can’t wait for the final chapter in this trilogy.

Andrew C. 5/5 Verified

Twice The Temptation (Amber Lane Distillery)

Store owner replied: Thanks for the continued support mate. Great fun working with Rod at Amber Lane as you know. The final part will be another banger we promise!

Customer photo review of Supernova (Killara Distillery)

What a delicious dram. Complex and unique.

Jarred T. 5/5 Verified

Supernova (Killara Distillery)

Store owner replied: We are so excited to be on the back bar at Bo Gurks mate! Thanks for supporting local. Love your work 🥰

Customer photo review of You Don't Know Jacques (Hobart Whisky)

I first tasted this whisky at Whisky on the Murray and it doesn’t disappoint when opening my bottle. There is sharp oak from the French oak cask but mellowed by the ex Bourbon cask finishing.

Philip L. 5/5 Verified

You Don't Know Jacques (Hobart Whisky)

Store owner replied: Great to meet you at Whisky On The Murray mate. Hopefully see you next year? Excellent photos too!

There are not enough superlatives for Supernova. Quite simply Justin has raised the bar yet again. This one will not last very long.

Anne-marie P. 5/5 Verified

Supernova (Killara Distillery)

Store owner replied: Well it didn't last long on the website that's for sure!! Thanks for the support Anne-Marie 🙏

Delicious

Chris K. 5/5 Verified

Supernova (Killara Distillery)

Store owner replied: Thanks mate. And thanks for the continued support 👊

Delicious and unctuous!

Tim D. 5/5 Verified

Supernova (Killara Distillery)

Store owner replied: So glad you love it mate. Appreciate the review 👍

It is a nice proper whiskey with plenty of hidden flavours

S J. 4/5 Verified

Twice The Temptation (Amber Lane Distillery)

Store owner replied: Really appreciate you leaving a review mate. Glad you are discovering lots with this dram!

The order process was flawless, whisky is brilliant.

Ranjan K. 5/5 Verified

Supernova (Killara Distillery)

Store owner replied: Thanks so much for your support mate! Glad you love it 😀