Early last year, I had the opportunity to taste the entire lineup from Starward Australian Whisky. Haven’t heard of the brand? That’s OK, I hadn’t either before I tried it. I became aware of Starward ...

Even passing fans of whisky have noticed the monumental rise of Japanese whisky in bottleshops and bars across the United States. The once-obscure liquid is now among the most prized possessions on ...

Australia has become one of whisky’s boldest frontiers—and Starward leads the charge with vibrant, wine-cask-driven malts that redefine what single malt can be. Over the last decade, Australia has ...

There are a lot of different ways to differentiate a batch of malt whisky using specific types of barrel finishes. Barrels that formerly held fortified wine styles such as sherry, port and Madeira are ...

At the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), a little-known whiskey brand out of Australia came away with the distinction of being the most-awarded distillery at the competition — ...

Starward was founded in Melbourne 15 years ago by David Vitale. Its two core expressions were the first to gain traction stateside: Nova and Two-Fold. What ties these, and all the Starward whiskies ...

David Vitale, Starward Founder (R), and Paul McLeay, Australian Distillers Association CEO, pose for a photo during a media op at Starward Distillery, Melbourne, Australia on 6th August 2024. Source: ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Robb Report may receive an affiliate commission. Australian whisky is starting to get the recognition it ...

It's been an incredible few months for Victorian liquor producers. Our very own Four Pillars was crowned the world's best gin maker for a record third time, a Yarra Valley winery has been ranked ...

With the brand returning to founder-led stewardship, Starward is primed to push the boundaries of what Aussie whisky can be.

Sick of serving wine and beer at dinner parties? Melbourne’s Starward Whisky founder Dave Vitale lists his three favourite, easy-to-make cocktails to try this weekend. Six years after Starward’s ...