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Starward Nova Single Malt Whisky | Wine Cask

Starward Nova Single Malt Whisky | Wine Cask

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Starward Nova Single Malt Whisky — formerly known as Starward Wine Cask — is Australia’s most celebrated single malt, crowned Best Craft Distilled Whisky in the World in 2016 and Australia’s Best Single Malt Whisky in 2017. A homage to the Australian wine pioneers who paved the way for premium Australian drinks, Nova is matured exclusively in hand-selected Australian red wine barrels, sourced within hours of being emptied and wet-filled with new make spirit to capture the full influence of the wine. The result is a whisky that is unmistakably, unapologetically Australian — fruit-forward, richly textured, and unlike anything produced anywhere else in the world. As founder David Vitale puts it: “This is the whisky I have always dreamt of making.”

Appearance

Red ochre with warm amber depth — the distinctive colour of a whisky shaped entirely by Australian red wine barrels.

Aroma

Bold and inviting — red berries, dark chocolate, and orchard fruit lead a nose that draws directly from the South Australian Shiraz and Australian red wine barrels in which Nova is matured. Rich, expressive, and immediately distinctive.

Palate

Rich chocolate raspberry pudding covered in vanilla, caramel, and spice — a balanced combination of sweetness and savouriness that reflects the wine barrel’s deep integration into the spirit. Bursting with red berries, chocolate, and soft oak spice, the palate is generous and layered without ever losing its elegance.

Finish

Bright red fruit is gradually accompanied by a touch of oak, leading to a soft, long, and tannic finish reminiscent of Australia’s finest red wines. Lingering and deeply satisfying.

Serving Suggestions

Exceptional neat or over a single large ice cube. An outstanding base for a Whisky Sour, Old Fashioned, or any cocktail that benefits from a fruit-forward, wine-influenced spirit. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, aged hard cheeses, and charcuterie.

Awards

Best Craft Distilled Whisky in the World — 2016
Australia’s Best Single Malt Whisky — 2017

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Product Information

Variety: Australian Whisky

Size mL: 700

Region: Melbourne

ABV: 41%

Age Statement: No Age Statement (NAS)

Distillery Info

Production Notes

Nova is the hallmark expression of Starward’s red wine barrel maturation philosophy. Each barrel is hand-selected from the finest Australian red wine producers — drawing on the lively flavours of South Australian Shiraz and other premium Australian red wines — and sourced within hours of being emptied from the winery. Unlike traditional whisky production, these barrels are not charred, preserving the full integration of wine into the wood. The new make spirit is wet-filled directly into these barrels, allowing Nova to develop its distinctively Australian red wine character across the full maturation period. The result is a long, tannic finish and a depth of fruit character that no other maturation method can replicate.

Producer History

Starward Distillery was founded by David Vitale in Melbourne with a singular vision — to make a whisky that could only come from Australia. Drawing on the country’s world-class wine regions, its unique climate, and its innovative spirit, Vitale set out to challenge the global perception of what whisky can be. Nova — originally released as Starward Wine Cask — was the realisation of that vision: a world-first single malt matured exclusively in Australian red wine barrels, honouring the wine pioneers who built Australia’s premium drinks culture and proving that the country’s best ingredients, climate, and attitude could produce a whisky capable of beating the world. Every glass, as Vitale says, has the very best of Australia in it.

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