Lark Wolf Release IV Limited edition 500ml

Four years ago, we embarked upon a special partnership with some  friends across the Bass Strait. They told us they had a passion for  producing hand crafted, modern ales that are distinct in quality,  flavour and character – what they liked to call “Ales of Distinction”.  We liked the sound of “Whiskies of Distinction”, and hatched a  plan to work together. This is a rich story of interdependence and  collaboration; we send across our selected ex-whisky casks, they age  their famous Imperial Johnny Smoke Porter in them for a while, then  return to sender in Tasmania, where we finish our Whisky in these  uniquely seasoned casks. 

Wolf of the Willows IV is the annual benchmark expression of our  barrel exchange program, with a solid core of malt, earth, and smoke.  For this year’s release our Head Distiller, Chris Thomson, selected  liquid from our Bothwell Distillery, hand picked for its ability to  highlight, lift, and freshen any finish, even one as dark and brooding  as Johnny. 

TASTING NOTES 

NOSE: Bright citrus, toasted coconut, caramelised malt,  grapefruit, cocoa powder and oak. 

PALATE: Orange syrup, grapefruit, ancient oak, smoked malt,  dark chocolate and toffee. 

FINISH: Smoky, creamy and bright citrus.