Fortis, meaning brave, bold is an Australian single malt whisky which celebrates local ingredients and the red wine barrel maturation Starward is known for. The first higher ABV release for Starward, Fortis is matured in 100% American Oak red wine barrels to give it a fuller and richer mouthfeel.

The STARWARD (New) Old Fashioned bottled cocktail is a modern take on the venerable classic whisky cocktail. Crafted in collaboration with our talented bartenders and distilling team, it showcases our craft whisky in a new and exciting way. The cocktail is a harmonious blend of our STARWARD whisky, our house-made bitters and our very own wattleseed demerara syrup, all which come together to create an unforgettably smooth and aromatic cocktail that's guaranteed to impress. The perfect drink to share with friends at the dinner table, around the BBQ or in a celebratory toast to the occasion. We've done all the bartending work for you, so all you need to do now is pour over ice, cheers and enjoy.

Utilising centuries of knowledge and tradition, yet not restricted by it, Starward is the brainchild of David Vitale who set out to harness the very best of Australia's barley, barrels and climate to create the ultimate new world whisky. Years of experimentation, adjustment, trial and even more adjustment has created Starward, a whisky that will challenge your perceptions of what Whisky can be. Artisan Victorian barley is sourced to begin the bespoke process which ends up in aged Australian Apera casks that have been re-coopered, re-toasted and re-sized. All of which help create a Whisky of smoothness, sweetness and unparalleled complexity.