2026 Black Walnut
It's back!!
We have been quietly making this unique vermouth for the past two summers and putting it down to age in ex-whisky french oak barrels, now it's finally time to release it out into the world.
We have again started with organic Victorian unripe walnuts and leaves. Layered in infusions of cumquat, bay leaf and roasted barley koji amongst other things. Blended with Victorian moscato and bittered with Australian wormwoods. Finally it is aged in ex-whisky French oak for up to 18 months before bottling.
- Organic Victorian unripe walnuts and leaves, with cumquat, bay leaf and roasted barley koji.
- Victorian Moscato base, bittered with Australian wormwoods.
- Up to 18 months in ex-whisky French oak before bottling; 17% alcohol.
- Style
- Vermouth
- Botanicals
- organic Victorian unripe walnuts and leaves; cumquat, bay leaf, roasted barley koji
- Base
- Victorian moscato
- Bittering
- Australian wormwoods
- Ageing
- ex-whisky French oak for up to 18 months
- Alc
- 17%
Tasting Notes
Dark and brooding, with green walnut and walnut leaf over cumquat peel, bay leaf and the toasty, savoury depth of roasted barley koji. The palate is rich and nutty with a firm wormwood bitterness, while up to 18 months in ex-whisky French oak adds roundness and gentle spice. Long, earthy and bittersweet.
Distributed in Australia by Principal Wine.