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- 1. 24 Jetstar.com T H I R S T Q U E N C H E R W H I L E T H E B E S T- K N O W N whiskies come from Ireland, Scotland and the US (and Japan!), Australian whiskies are on their way up. Heres why: Single malt Single-malt whisky comes from a single distillery using just one type of malted grain. T R Y T H I S : The Arran Malt from the Isle of Arran. It ages in a port cask and provides a big, strong flavour. $120, 700ml; arranwhisky.com A U S S I E E Q U I VA L E N T: In 2014, Sullivans Cove in Tasmania won an No matter what style of whisky you prefer, we found an Aussie equivalent Whats your flavour? PLEASEENJOYYOURALCOHOLRESPONSIBLY.FORMOREINFORMATION,GOTODRINKWISE.ORG.AU award for best single-malt whisky in the world for its French Oak Cask. Its peppery, fruity and full-bodied. A new release is due out 1 July. $350, 700ml; sullivanscovewhisky.com Blended whisky Blends are, well, blended, using different single malts or entirely different types of whisky. T R Y T H I S : The Famous Grouse is a good example of an affordable international blend with notes of honey and tropical fruit. $50, 700ml; thefamousgrouse.com GOOD DROP The distillery at the award- winning Sullivans Cove in Tasmania A U S S I E E Q U I VA L E N T: Starward (made in an old Qantas hanger in Essendon Fields, Victoria) is a single malt, but if you like the smoothness of a blend, youll love this whiskys clean balance and hint of banana. $95, 700ml; starward.com.au Peated whisky This style gets its distinctive smoky flavour when the malted barley is dried over a peat fire. Its a traditional technique in Scotland, where peat bogs form over thousands of years. T R Y T H I S : Ardbeg, and most Islay WORDS JAMES COT TAM
- 2. Jetstar.com 25 Ardbeg tastes like licking the wall of a WWII London bomb shelter FEELING JAPANESE Hibou serves up Japanese whisky, which has some of the worlds best whisky, tastes like licking the wall of a World War II London Underground bomb shelter. Start with the 10-year. $90, 700ml; ardbeg.com A U S S I E E Q U I VA L E N T: The Peated Single Malt from Hellyers Road Distillery in Burnie, Tasmania, was recognised as the nations best at the Malt Whisky Society of Australia Awards for Excellence in 2010. Its distilled combining premium peated barley with pure Tassie drinking water and is aged in American oak ex-bourbon casks. 700ml, $103.60; hellyersroaddistillery.com.au Rye whisky American-style whisky ranging from smoky (often charring the insides of their casks) to sweet. T R Y T H I S : Rittenhouse is an old-school Rye. Its not complex but does have spiciness and nuttiness. 750ml, $78.90; danmurphys.com.au A U S S I E E Q U I VA L E N T: Belgrove Rye Whisky from Tassie has a hint of diesel and spice. 500ml, $145; belgrovedistillery.com.au SYDNEY The Baxter Inn A must-visit basement whisky venue with a massive wall of whiskies. Basement 152-156 Clarence St, Sydney; thebaxterinn.com The Oak Barrel Entry-level whisky appreciation classes are held here once a month. They also sell whisky online. 152 Elizabeth St, Sydney; oakbarrel.com.au MELBOURNE The Kodiak Club A great selection of US whisky. 272 Brunswick St, Fitzroy; kodiakclub.com.au Hihou A dark and delightful Japanese lounge bar and dining room that lets you sample the best of Japanese whisky. Throughout July, they are hosting Suntory whisky nights on Wednesdays with three- and six-course menus. 1st Floor, 1 Flinders Lne, Melbourne; hihou.com.au Whisky and Alement An international roster of fine whiskies. 270 Russell St Melbourne; whiskyandale.com.au BRISBANE Cobbler A great ambience and chipper, knowledgeable staff. 7 Browning Street, West End, Brisbane; cobblerbar.com TRY IT YOURSELF Feeling Thirsty? Check your seat pocket for our inflight menu and drinks selection