Description

Morris Muscat Barrel Australian

Morris Muscat Barrel Australian Single Malt Whisky is a distinguished expression from the Morris Distillery, located in Rutherglen, Victoria. This whisky showcases the distillery’s rich heritage in fortified wine production, particularly Muscat, by incorporating these elements into their whisky-making process.

Key Features:
• Mash Bill: Crafted from 100% malted Australian barley.
• Distillation: Utilizes an original 1930s copper pot still, restored and named “Aurora.”
• Maturation: Initially aged in a combination of French and American oak ex-wine casks, followed by an extended finishing period in Morris’s award-winning Muscat fortified wine barrels.
• ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 46%

Tasting Notes of Morris Muscat

• Color: Deep rich copper with reddish hues.
• Nose: Aromas of dates, figs, and dark molasses.
• Palate: Well-balanced and complex, featuring dried fig, sweet malt, vanilla, and spices, complemented by a creamy mouthfeel.
• Finish: Superb oak influence with a satisfying aftertaste that lingers on the palate.

Accolades:

Morris Muscat Barrel has garnered significant recognition in the whisky industry, including:
• Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024.
• Gold at the World Whisky Masters 2023.
• Gold at the London Spirits Competition 2023.
• Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023.
• Gold at the Global Luxury Masters (Spirits Business Mag) 2022.
• Gold at the Beverage Testing Institute 2022.
• Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022.
• Gold at the World Whisky Masters (Spirits Business Mag) 2021.
• Gold at the China Wine and Spirits Awards 2021.

Availability and Pricing of Morris Barrel Australian Whiskey

Morris Muscat Barrel Australian Single Malt Whisky is available in 700ml bottles. Pricing varies by retailer and region, with listings around $80.00. 

Serving Suggestions:

This whisky can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or as a premium ingredient in whisky-forward cocktails. Its rich and complex flavor profile also makes it an excellent pairing with desserts, particularly those featuring dark chocolate or dried fruits.

For more information or to purchase, you can visit the official Morris of Rutherglen website. 

If you have further questions or need additional details, feel free to ask!