Starward Batch Strength Portuguese Ruby Port 700ml

About This Whisky

An old-school, first-fill, heavy Scotch-style single malt crafted by Starward Distillery, matured exclusively in Portuguese Ruby Port casks and bottled at a bold 52% ABV.
Created as a limited-edition release for Members of The Whisky Club, this expression combines Starward’s signature New World vibrancy with the indulgent sweetness of Ruby Port.
A whisky that bridges Melbourne’s contemporary craft with the elegance of old-world maturation — rich, layered, and unashamedly bold.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Russet.
Nose: Fresh blackcurrant, dried apricot, and raisin with caramel chews and nutmeg.
Palate: Mulberry and fig, swathes of butterscotch and candied orange.
Finish: Long, warming, and dry with salted dark chocolate, prunes, macadamia, and subtle spice.

Distillery Notes

Founded by David Vitale in Melbourne’s Port District, Starward has become one of Australia’s most innovative and globally recognised whisky producers.
For this project, Vitale and Head Blender Carlie Dyer sourced deeply seasoned Ruby Port casks from Portugal, shipping them to Australia for extended maturation.
The result: a deeply complex whisky bottled straight-from-the-cask at 52% ABV — Starward’s richest and most Scotch-like expression yet, created exclusively for The Whisky Club.

Whisky Information

Category: Australian Single Malt Whisky

Distillery: Starward Distillery

Region: Victoria, Australia

Maturation: Portuguese Ruby Port Casks

ABV: 52%

Cask Type: First Fill Port Casks

Limited Edition: The Whisky Club Exclusive

Founded: 2007

Location: 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Water Source: Thompson and Upper Yarra Reservoirs

Washbacks: 5 × 25,000 L (stainless steel)

Stills: 1 wash still and 1 spirit still

Annual Capacity: 700,000 litres

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy neat or with a drop of water to open up layers of fruit and oak sweetness.
Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or rich desserts such as sticky date pudding or crème brûlée.