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Iron Meaden (Highwayman Whisky)

Iron Meaden (Highwayman Whisky)

$220.00 AUD
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When Whisky In Isolation teams up with Dan Woolley of Highwayman, you know it’s never going to be boring. Pushing boundaries and having fun is kind of our thing.

With Iron Meaden, our shared love of bold single malt whisky and heavy metal comes crashing together in one head-banging, glass-raising creation.

Built on heavily peated Highwayman new make, this single cask was matured in American Oak Bourbon that has been seasoned with award-winning Australian Mead Liqueur. The result? Smoke, honey, and a little rock ’n’ roll swagger.

For the curious: mead is the world’s oldest fermented drink – honey, water, time. Fortify it with neutral spirit plus a secret blend of herbs and spices, and you’ve got liqueur mead: complex, rich, and just a little mischievous.

If the word “peat” makes you nervous, relax. Iron Meaden isn’t a campfire punch in the face. It’s balanced and layered – sweet and savoury, smoky and salty – a duet between spirit and cask that keeps you coming back for another sip.

And the name? A tribute to the cask and to one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time. Loud, unapologetic, unforgettable – just like the whisky.

Bottle Size: 500ml

ABV: 55.0% ABV

Outturn: 77 bottles

Distillery Tasting Notes

Nose: Black tea leaves and leatherwood honey. Earthy, savory, saltiness with gentle hints of Brazil nuts and cacao nibs. 

Palate: Creamed honey upfront leading into a beautiful savory saltiness. Soft herbal menthol smokiness across the mid palate leading into sweet agave syrup.

Finish: Medium sweet with touches of saltiness 

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: A swirl of blackberry preserve and violet crumble drifts over damp earth and whispering thyme.

Palate: Honey thick as velvet, sticky date pudding and dark chocolate decadence enveloped by the comforting glow of a dying fire.

Finish: Lingering sweet smoke kissed with salt and stone - wild, yet perfectly balanced.

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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 😀