Starward Vitalis Limited Release Single Malt Whisky 700ml

The commemorative release of Vitalis represents a reflection of Starward's incredible growth journey to date and how the brand will look forward to new horizons. Named after the brand's founder, David Vitale and his familial name (which translates to 'life' in Latin), Vitalis marks 15 years since David's bold endeavour to pour his life savings into starting a Melbourne distillery and mature whisky in Australian red wine barrels.

To create Vitalis, Starward hand-selected parcels from six different types of barrels. Parcels from Tawny barrels, Rum barrels, Bourbon barrels and Apera barrels were all specifically chosen and carefully blended to create a multifaceted yet perfectly balanced, fruit forward spirit. The eldest of these barrels were filled in 2011 and the youngest in 2018, showcasing the depth of cask selection and maturation from Essendon Fields and Port Melbourne. Like its sister whiskies in the Starward portfolio, Vitalis enjoys the benefit of Melbourne's highly-reactive climate, which essentially condenses aging into fewer years in a process known as elemental maturation.