Hobart Whisky Sails & Silk Rum & Muscat Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky 500ml

Product Description:
Rich maritime character and inventive cask maturation define the Hobart Whisky Sails & Silk Rum & Muscat Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky. Produced by Hobart Whisky in Tasmania, this distinctive release showcases the distillery’s experimental approach to cask finishing and small-batch craftsmanship. The whisky begins its maturation in traditional oak before being finished in a combination of rum and Muscat casks, creating a layered profile that balances sweetness, spice and depth.

Tasmania’s cool maritime climate plays a key role in shaping the whisky’s character, allowing slow maturation and the gradual integration of cask influence. The rum cask contributes warm notes of caramelised sugar and tropical richness, while the Muscat cask brings fragrant dried fruit and honeyed complexity. In the glass, the whisky displays a deep amber hue that reflects its extended interaction with richly seasoned wood. The palate reveals both power and elegance, with sweetness balanced by spice and a gentle oak backbone. The result is a distinctive Tasmanian single malt that highlights both creativity and balance in its cask-driven profile. Bottled in a limited 500ml format, Sails & Silk offers collectors and enthusiasts a unique expression of Hobart Whisky’s innovative spirit.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Rich and aromatic
Aromas of honey, raisin and caramelised sugar layered with notes of dried apricot, orange peel and soft baking spices.

PALATE
– Full and warming
A generous palate of toffee, molasses and dark dried fruits complemented by hints of vanilla, spice and gentle oak.

FINISH
– Long and indulgent
A lingering finish with sweet Muscat richness, soft rum warmth and persistent notes of caramel, spice and dried fruit.

Reviews & Accolades
“A rich and engaging whisky with notes of dried fruits, honey and spice supported by warming oak. The rum and fortified wine cask influence adds both sweetness and depth.” — Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, 92 points

“Sweet dried fruit and caramel aromas lead to a layered palate of molasses, spice and oak. The finish is warming and well balanced with lingering richness.” — Whisky Advocate, 91 points

Finer Details:
Style – Single Malt Whisky
Country – Australia
Region – Tasmania
Distillery – Hobart Whisky
Cask Finish – Rum & Muscat Casks
Bottle Size – 500ml
ABV – 43%