According to the theshout

Starward has launched the fourth whisky which will make up its core range, although Fortis is a whisky which will be released in small batches.

At 50 per cent ABV, Fortis is Starward’s first higher strength core release and is described as a “pure expression” of the distiller’s signature red wine barrel maturation.

Starward Founder, David Vitalie said: “Fortis is the culmination of years of experience and experimentation both in whisky and wine. We are the global whisky experts in wine barrel maturation. Having access to amazing barrels on our doorstep and leaning on the talents of the winemakers on our team means we can really celebrate what it means to be an Australian whisky.

“This full bodied, full flavoured whisky, while quite different to our other releases, still shows all the hallmarks of our core range.

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