We are proud to share that Authors Make Ex Tasmanian Pinot and Ex Bourbon cask has been awarded Bronze at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards, for Small Batch Single Malt releases 12 years and under. This release brings together bold Christmas spice with honey and vanilla on the nose, followed by nutmeg, cocoa and a light touch of smoke on the palate. The finish carries warming spice, dried fruit and a clean Dutch apple tart note. Maker Dale explains - "Traditionally our Authors Make has been either single cask Tas Pinot or a vatting of Tas Pinot casks.  Following the success of our 2024 Gold medal Sherry(Apera) /American oak vatting I experimented in early 2025 with introducing some bourbon cask...

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