Description
"Hellyers Road Journeyman is a combination of old (12 years) whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks, generally providing a creamy texture and soft sweetness, and younger (5-year-old) whisky matured in ex-fortified wine casks for more fruity, tannin and youthful brightness. And boy, is it a combo that works. You can see how well Hellyer's spirit develops with time. Orange poppy seed cake dominates the nose with an almost liqueur-like intensity, the buttery sweetness drawing you right into the glass. The incredibly gentle palate makes this a supremely easy whisky to drink, but the maturity shines through with a long, easy finish and lingering menthol and oak. Great everyday drinking, although perhaps a touch expensive in that role. " - James Halliday
"At our distillery, the Journeyman program brings in whisky makers and specialists from around the world for six months at a time. They live and work on site, sharing knowledge, learning from our team, and seeing whisky and Tasmania through fresh eyes. It’s about honest exchange of ideas, methods, and perspectives. And the whisky that carries its name reflects that same spirit.
The Journeyman spent its first years in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels, before an extended maturation in fine old Australian Tawny casks. It’s eight years old - balanced, layered, and shaped by time, place and people from more than one corner of the world. A whisky made with open minds and good hands." - Distillery Notes
