{"product_id":"kinglake-distillery-breakfast-rye-cask-single-malt-whisky-700ml","title":"Kinglake Distillery Breakfast Rye Cask Single Malt Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKinglake Distillery Breakfast Rye Cask Single Malt Whisky 700mL\u003c\/strong\u003e takes Kinglake's distinctive mountain-born single malt and pushes it into brighter, zestier territory. Aged in organic rye casks from Michigan, USA, this release is a creative departure from the distillery's ex-bourbon expressions — lively, characterful, and designed to shift expectations of what Australian single malt can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm amber with golden highlights, reflecting the influence of the organic rye cask maturation on Kinglake's mountain-born spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and inviting. Spicy honeycomb and sharp citrus lead, with baked apple still warm from the oven developing beneath. The rye cask drives a lively sweetness that lifts the Kinglake single malt character into new territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-bodied and lively. The rye cask influence is immediately apparent — zesty citrus, honeycomb sweetness, and warm baked apple carry through the mid-palate. The finish tapers into a soft crackle of pepper, warm and lingering, with the mountain-born spirit character of Kinglake present throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of still water to open the spirit. The citrus and honeycomb character is particularly expressive at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney cake, citrus tart, aged gouda, charcuterie, and dark chocolate. The zesty rye character pairs beautifully with sweet and savoury combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Breakfast Rye Cask is a release designed to shift expectations — to give loyal Kinglake followers something new to smile about, and to offer first-time discoverers a glimpse of the creativity coming out of the Kinglake home of Mountain Ash and mist. Organic rye casks sourced from Michigan, USA, provide the finishing influence that transforms the distillery's signature mountain-born single malt into something genuinely distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kinglake Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762636796153,"sku":"9369900093705","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/kinglake-distillery-breakfast-rye-cask-single-malt-whisky-700ml.webp?v=1786077922","url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/kinglake-distillery-breakfast-rye-cask-single-malt-whisky-700ml","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}