The Gospel Fortified Cask Whiskey
Where Rye Grain Meets the Ruby Glow of Wine-Soaked Oak

At its heart lies 100% Australian unmalted rye, a grain that thrives in Victoria's dry soil and wild weather. This rye isn't tamed or diluted - it's pot-distilled, big-bodied, and left to rest in casks previously used for Australian fortified wines (think Tawny, Apera, or Topaque - the local heirs of port and sherry). These casks bring dark fruit, nutty sweetness, and oxidative depth to what is otherwise a lean, spicy rye core.

The result? A dram that punches with intent but sings with harmony.

On the nose, it's a brooding beauty: black cherry, burnt toffee, and fig jam rising above layers of sandalwood, dried orange peel, and raisin-studded fruitcake. There's an underlying spiciness - classic rye - but it's cloaked in velvet. Notes of walnut shell, cinnamon stick, and even a hint of eucalyptus bark speak of both the grain and the Australian bush.

The palate is dense and mouth-coating. A blast of dark chocolate, medjool date, and plum pudding rolls across the tongue, followed by peppered rye heat and vanilla pod from the toasted oak. Mid-palate brings a delightful contrast - the rye's savoury edge meets the fortified wine's sticky sweetness, creating something decadent but grounded. There's even a trace of liquorice root and smoked almond, adding depth and chew.

The finish is long, dry, and warming - spice box, leather, and a final note of salted caramel and nutmeg, fading like the closing note of a gospel choir echoing off cathedral stone.

An Australian Whiskey with a Gospel Truth
The Fortified Cask isn't trying to imitate bourbon or echo Scotch. It's a proudly regional, creatively matured grain whiskey, and it shows just how expressive rye can be when treated with imagination and respect. The fortified wine casks don't obscure the spirit - they frame it. Like stained glass around a bold beam of sunlight.

This is a whiskey for slow sipping, for serious cocktails, or for pairing with dessert - particularly dark chocolate, spiced nuts, or a slice of pecan tart.

Final Thought
Gospel Fortified Cask is a high-proof sermon in flavour - big, soulful, unapologetically Australian, and rich with nuance. It doesn't preach. It testifies.

It's not just a rye.
It's a revival in a bottle - fortified, fiery, and full of soul.