Old Kempton's The Old Stables NOT a Bourbon, but an An Australian Whisky from Tasmania

Aussie Bourbon Lovers · Feb 6, 2025 · 10m · transcript

This one’s not a bourbon — but it’s made with bourbon barrels, so we’re letting it in. We pour a Tasmanian single malt from Old Kempton, batch four of The Old Stables, and explore why it impressed even the bourbon faithful.

We cover:

🥃 What makes Aussie whisky special — and how bourbon barrels help

🏆 This batch's award-winning claim at the World Whisky Awards

🛢️ The crossover between Aussie malts and ex-bourbon barrel ageing

🍇 Pinot and port barrel influence on the nose and finish

🍽️ How a fine dining dinner at Amaru led us to this pour

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