Starward Nova Single Malt Whisky Review

Tasting Notes

Nose: Red berries, dark chocolate and orchard fruit.

Palate: Chocolate and raspberry with vanilla, caramel and gentle spice; soft and silky with a lightly nutty character.

Finish: Red fruit and soft oak, with toasted nuts and mild dry spice in a soft, lingering finish.

Summary

Starward Nova is the brand’s signature fruit-forward Australian single malt, bottled at 41% ABV with no age statement. Fully matured in Australian red-wine barrels, it combines berry and chocolate character with vanilla, caramel and soft oak spice.

Interesting Facts

• Starward says it sources Australian red-wine barrels within hours of their being emptied and ‘wet fills’ them with new-make spirit.