INTRODUCING
THE VAULT SERIES
During the regular process of tasting each barrel of NED during maturation, we discover barrels of exceptional quality. In whisky we call these "unicorns". Often we use these to heighten blends or for special releases, and we've now launched the Vault series to showcase the very best unicorns in single barrel form.
BOTTLED AT 58%
Slightly reduced from natural cask strength, this was deemed the optimal strength to keep all the power of flavour while taming the alcohol heat. Feel free to add a drop of water and don't worry if it goes cloudy - at this strength that's natural.
INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED
We got 261 bottles out of this barrel, though the actual number for sale is lower once we've taken staff and tasting bottles. Unfortunately we 're unable to accomodate requests for specific numbers.
PURE AND POWERFUL
This is a big whisky, tt's not for everyone, but it does provide an insight into our whisky in its most natural form, allowing you to taste what we do every day in the barrelhouse.
21C-137
TASTING NOTES
Aroma: Treacle, vanilla essence and brown sugar gives way to deep grain and oak. It's big, has great depth and beautifully integrated.
Palate: Cinnanon spices with vanilla, caramel and sultanas. Milk chocolate and a hint of molasses.
Finish: Firm and structured, the return of brown sugar lingers with silky vanilla, treacle. Flawless oak integration.
KEY DETAILS: BARREL SOM-21C-137
| Distilled | NED Whisky Distillery, Campbellfield, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Matured | Somerton Warehouse, Victoria |
| Barrel Filled | 27/08/2021 |
| Released | February 2025 |
MASH BILL
| Mash Bill | Corn / Wheat / Barley (Distillation Back set for Sour mash Production/Profile) |
|---|---|
| Grain source | Eastern Australia Farmers |
| Wash Production | Mash Tun, Lauter Tun, Off Grain |
| Fermentation | 72 hours, 16,000lt batches |
DISTILLATION
| Distillation | Twice distilled |
|---|---|
| Column still | 18 bubble plate copper lined, direct steam injection |
| Pot Still | 3,500lt Copper pot with Whisky Helmet |
| Condenser | Shell and tube |
| Spirit cuts | Controlled cuts by head distiller |
| New make strength | 75% / 150 proof |
MATURATION
| Barrel | White American Oak, Char 4 |
|---|---|
| Barrel Size | 200 litres |
| Barrel Maker | Kelvin Cooperage, Kentucky |
| Barrel Entry Proof | 65.48% / 130 proof |
| Barrel Filled | 27/08/2021 |
| Filled Litres | 195.15 |
| Warehouse | Somerton, racked |
| Decanted | October 2024 |
| Age | 3 years, 55 days |
| Maturation Notes | Initially marked for Green Sash filtration, barrel was marked as exceptional. Subsequently isolated for Vault release. |
| Sensory Panel Notes | Cinnamon spices with hints of vanilla and caramel, long finish pushing sultana notes through to the end |
BOTTLING
| Bottling Strength | 58% / 116 proof |
|---|---|
| Filtration | Particle |
| Final Bottle Count | 261 |
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