Crafted using 100% Australian only ingredients, then finished in award-winning Morris fortified wine barrels producing an extraordinary and unique flavour, typically found in fine aged spirits.
Crafted in Victoria, at their world-famed distillery Morris Whisky is the creation of the Morris Family, recognised and famed for making award-winning fortified wines since 1859, regarded as one the best fortified wine producers in the entire world.
The Morris distillery boasts an impressive history, housing an original 1930's hybrid copper-pot and column still, blending tradition with cutting edge distilling techniques.
What truly sets Morris Whisky apart is their eagerness and commitment to excellence in aging to create a distinct style of Australian single malt whisky. The whiskies use100% premium Australian malted barley, distilled with pure water from the Snowy Mountains, matured in wine barrels sourced from their very own family-owned Barossa and Coonawarra wineries which are prepared to a specific method by the Morris' own private cooperage. Finally, Morris whiskies are skilfully matured in carefully selected award-winning Morris fortified wine barrels.
A team of highly regarded whisky experts united to craft this distinct style of Australian single malt whisky in 2016. Morris enlisted the support of John McDougall, one of the world's most renowned whisky makers, with previous experience with Balvenie, Laphroaig and Springbank, as well as the late Dr Jim Swan, described as the 'Einstein of whisky' for his technical expertise in wood selection and barrel preparation.
Darren Peck (ex-Diageo) is the Morris Head Distiller and has worked under the tutelage of McDougall for the last seven years to craft the whiskies.
Morris Australian Single Malt Signature Whisky:
The Signature Whisky is finished in a combination of Morris fortified barrels. The Signature expression shows bright topaz hues on appearance which open a door to orchard fruit profiles, macerated black cherry and biscuit notes balancing the zest of marmalade jam, lingering cocoa and dark-berry flavours.
It's distilled in an original 1930s Whitehill hybrid copper-pot and column still. Aged in a combination of French and American oak ex-wine barrels and finished in premium Morris Fortified barrels.
Morris Whisky Highball – Signature Serve
45ml Morris Whisky Signature Malt
Topped with sparkling water
Garnish with a lemon wedge
Morris Australian Single Malt Muscat Barrel Whisky:
The premium Muscat Barrel Whisky is finished in rare Morris Muscat barrels, that gift remarkable flavours. Creamy mouthful packed full of rich dark fruits and sweet malt notes, which give way to sweet vanilla and cocoa interspersed with cinnamon spice. The Whisky is matured in a combination of French and American oak ex-wine barrels plus finished on rare Morris Muscat barrels, previously used to create multi-award-winning Muscat.
Morris Whiskies offer an unrivalled Australian Whisky experience, showcasing authentic character and a true expression of Australia.
Morris Australian Single Malt Signature Whisky, 40% ABV 700ml, RRP: £51.00
Available from Master of Malt, The Whisky Exchange and Ocado
Morris Australian Single Malt Muscat Barrel Whisky, 46%ABV, 700ml, RRP: £74.00
Available from Master of Malt, The Whisky Exchange and Ocado