THIS TRAVELLING LIFE
Joe Bates (JB): Our theme this issue is whiskies that are made in countries not traditionally associated with whisky production, like Australia. What do the regional Melbourne conditions contribute to the final character of your whiskies? David Vitale (DV):
Our distillery is in Melbourne, which plays an important variable in maturation. We age our whiskies for ‘Melbourne years’, which refers to the region’s highly reactive climate and the interaction our whisky has with the elements over a year.
Our climate stimulates the interaction between spirit and wood, with frequently large changes in temperature helping to create a richly flavoured, smooth,
