Hellyers Road 15 Year Old Original - 70cl
Hellyers Road 15 Year Old Original is a Tasmanian single malt whisky aged 15 years in American oak, bottled at 46.2% in a 70cl format.
Basic product info
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Product name: Hellyers Road 15 Year Old Original Single Malt Whisky
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Alcohol content:
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Volume: 70cl / 700 ml
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Spirit type: Single malt whisky
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Country of origin: Australia (Tasmania)
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Colour: Bright gold to burnished copper, with natural golden tones from maturation in American oak.
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Aroma: Melted chocolate, lemon blossom, citrus, vanilla, Lotus biscuits, light grassiness and hints of passionfruit yoghurt over time.
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Taste: Fruity and creamy, with apricot jam, ripe stone fruits, vanilla and citrus tones, almond butter, white grape and a touch of toasty oak.
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Finish: Medium to long, mellow and toasty with orchard fruits, cream, sultanas, subtle mint and soft oak.
Taste sensation
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Overall sensation: Fruity, creamy and softly oaked, with a calming softness from long aging in American oak and no chill-filtration.
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Mouthfeel: Velvety, smooth and medium-bodied, with a gentle warmth rather than aggressive spice.
Taste profile (for menu/use)
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Sweetness: Medium-high β vanilla, butter, stone fruits, biscuits.
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Fruit: Strong β citrus, apricot, peach, plum, orchard fruit, white grape.
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Oak & spice: Moderate β toasty American oak, light biscuit / toasted notes, faint minty/grass hints.
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Smoke: None to negligible β this is a non-peated style.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
The aroma is said to have notes of banana, coconut, and spices.
PALATE
The taste is smooth and sweet, with hints of tropical fruit, vanilla, and oak.
FINISH
The finish is long and warming, with a hint of spice.
ABV: 60% ABV
