Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- Chief's Son
- Region
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.1%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £139.95
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Yeasty, Malt Extract, New Wood
- Description
- Chief's Son is a rare Australian single malt from the Mornington Peninsula, distilled in 2016 and matured for five years in ex-Apera cask, drawing inspiration from Scottish whisky traditions despite its youthful age. The Apera maturation imparts wine-forward character with dried fruit, stone fruit, and subtle oxidative complexity alongside the distillery's clean malt foundation. The texture is refined and elegant, with a medium body that carries the wine influence through to a structured finish. This is a collectible expression from a micro-distillery producing limited volumes, best appreciated by those seeking fresh perspectives on single malt from the Southern Hemisphere.
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Chief's Son 5 Year Old - (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is a 5-year-old single malt from Chief's Son (Australia), bottled at 52.1% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, fruity and sweet character — fresh fruit, yeasty, malt extract, new wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Chief's Son is a rare Australian single malt from the Mornington Peninsula, distilled in 2016 and matured for five years in ex-Apera cask, drawing inspiration from Scottish whisky traditions despite its youthful age. The Apera maturation imparts wine-forward character with dried fruit, stone fruit, and subtle oxidative complexity alongside the distillery's clean malt foundation. The texture is refined and elegant, with a medium body that carries the wine influence through to a structured finish. This is a collectible expression from a micro-distillery producing limited volumes, best appreciated by those seeking fresh perspectives on single malt from the Southern Hemisphere.
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