BAILIFF BOURBON STYLE WHISKEY

the first release

Matured in a single 50L medium charred American Oak barrel for 2 years. 

Very limited batch with only 89 bottles released.

ABV: 41.5% | 500ml bottle

TASTING NOTES

THE NOSE
This is perhaps the most important part of assessing a whiskey. Perceived aromas result from the production and ageing processes of whiskey. Tasting is simply to confirm what your nose has already told you. 
Charred Oak, Subtle Caramel & Vanilla 

PALATE & FINISH
Start with a clean palate to truly appreciate the whiskey, focussing on the texture followed by subsequent tastings to analyse flavours & scents. This whiskey doesn't hide its super oaky character. The oak fills your mouth with warmth & intensity and then tails off as the sweetness of vanilla mixed with nutmeg & cinnamon carry this whiskey to a finish with medium length.

BAILIFF BOURBON STYLE WHISKEY

volume 2

A whiskey born of a promise and matured in a single 20L medium charred American Oak barrel for 2 years and 8 months. This, along with the Queensland climate, meant 47% of the contents evaporated or was absorbed in the barrel, making what remained a true liquid gold. The barrel was handmade in Brisbane.

Very limited batch with only 30 bottles released.

ABV: 50% | 500ml bottle
Released: 7th May 2021

TASTING NOTES

THE NOSE
This is perhaps the most important part of assessing a whiskey. Perceived aromas result from the production and ageing processes of whiskey. Tasting is simply to confirm what your nose has already told you. 
Green Apple and Cinnamon. 

PALATE & FINISH
Start with a clean palate to truly appreciate the whiskey, focussing on the texture followed by subsequent tastings to analyse flavours & scents. This whiskey is a naturally sweet and fruity style with hints of spice. Cinnamon and toasted oak warm the mouth before a medium finish of apple crumble, caramel and toasted biscuit. 

Here's to a promise kept!

BAILIFF BOURBON STYLE WHISKEY

volume 3

The third edition of our small batch single barrel Bourbon Style Whiskey. Aged for just under 3yrs in a 20L heavy char American Oak barrel. This batch only lost 20% of its original volume 'to the Angels', mainly because the barrel leaked less than some previous releases and sat in a slightly cooler position in our Barrel Room. When compared to Batches 1 & 2, this whiskey is a fine example of how much the size and char spec of a barrel influences the taste along with the environment it ages in. 

Very limited batch with only 26 bottles released.

ABV: 50% | 500ml bottle
Released: TBC

TASTING NOTES

THE NOSE
This is perhaps the most important part of assessing a whiskey. Perceived aromas result from the production and ageing processes of whiskey. Tasting is simply to confirm what your nose has already told you. 
Toffee Apple, Sweet Tobacco & Honey 

PALATE & FINISH
Start with a clean palate to truly appreciate the whiskey, focussing on the texture followed by subsequent tastings to analyse flavours & scents. Rolled Oats, Anzac Biscuit with a short finish of Bitter Dark Chocolate.

Here's to a promise kept!

BAILIFF SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

the first release

Matured in a single 20L heavily charred American Oak barrel for 2 years. This, along with the Queensland climate, meant 47% of the contents evaporated or was absorbed into the barrel over time, making what remained a true one-off, liquid gold. 

Very limited batch with only 28 bottles released.

ABV: 46% | 500ml bottle

TASTING NOTES

THE NOSE
This is perhaps the most important part of assessing a whiskey. Perceived aromas result from the production and ageing processes of whiskey. Tasting is simply to confirm what your nose has already told you. 
Toasted Coconut, Vanilla, Charred Oak & Lightly Roasted Coffee Beans. 

PALATE & FINISH
Start with a clean palate to truly appreciate the whiskey, focussing on the texture followed by subsequent tastings to analyse flavours & scents. The warmth of oak and tobacco fills the mouth laying the foundation for a slight hint of coconut before a long finish of cocoa and fruit cake.

like eating a fresh batch of Nanna's fruit cake

BAILIFF SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

volume 2

The second edition of our elusive Single Malt. Aged in a 50L medium char American Oak barrel for just over 2 years in the tropical environment of SE Qld meant this whiskey lost 37% of its original volume 'to the Angels'. Comparing to Batch #1, this whiskey is a fine example of just how much the size and char spec of a barrel influences the taste. 

Very limited batch with only 71 bottles released.

ABV: 46% | 500ml bottle

TASTING NOTES

THE NOSE
This is perhaps the most important part of assessing a whiskey. Perceived aromas result from the production and ageing processes of whiskey. Tasting is simply to confirm what your nose has already told you. 
Toffee, Green Apple, Vanilla, Smoked Sandalwood. 

PALATE & FINISH
Start with a clean palate to truly appreciate the whiskey, focussing on the texture followed by subsequent tastings to analyse flavours & scents. Sweet toffee coats the mouth before moving towards the back of the palate with bold flavours of charred oak and tobacco, followed by a medium length, pleasant smokey finish.

BAILIFF SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

volume 3

The third edition of our elusive Single Malt. Aged in a 20L medium char American Oak barrel for just under 3 years in the tropical environment of SE Qld meant this whiskey lost 55% of its original volume 'to the Angels'. When compared to volumes #1 & #2, this whiskey is a fine example of just how much the size and char spec of a barrel influences the taste. 

Very limited batch with only 20 bottles released.

ABV: 47.5% | 500ml bottle
Released: 7th May 2021

TASTING NOTES

THE NOSE
This is perhaps the most important part of assessing a whiskey. Perceived aromas result from the production and ageing processes of whiskey. Tasting is simply to confirm what your nose has already told you. 
Cherries, dark fruit, vanilla, toasted oak. 

PALATE & FINISH
Start with a clean palate to truly appreciate the whiskey, focussing on the texture followed by subsequent tastings to analyse flavours & scents. Hints of stewed fruit mixed with the peppered nature of clove and cardamom mouth before moving towards the back of the palate with bold flavours of vanilla cigars that moulds into a medium to long finish of charred oak.

BAILIFF SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

volume 4

The fourth edition of our revered Single Malt. Aged in a 50L lightly toasted American Oak Barrel for just under 3yrs in the tropical environment of SE Qld. Average temperature & humidity along with small cracks in the wood resulted in this batch losing 63% of its original volume to ‘The Angels’. Another great example of the vast influence environment & barrels have on the taste & final volumes achieved. 

Very limited batch with only 37 bottles released.

ABV: 43% | 500ml bottle | Barrel #10
Released: 23rd August 2021

TASTING NOTES

THE NOSE
This is perhaps the most important part of assessing a whiskey. Perceived aromas result from the production and ageing processes of whiskey. Tasting is simply to confirm what your nose has already told you. 
Hints of Maple Syrup, Green Apple & Cherrywood 

PALATE & FINISH
Start with a clean palate to truly appreciate the whiskey, focussing on the texture followed by subsequent tastings to analyse flavours & scents. Strong wash of Malted Dark Chocolate with a little tang of Dried Apricot followed by a medium length finish of Wood Fired Damper.

BAILIFF SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

volume 5

 The fifth edition of our exclusive small batch Single Malt. Aged in a 50L Medium Char American Oak Barrel for just shy of 3yrs in the tropical environment of SE Qld. The barrel performed well with temperature and humidity forcing a loss of 36% of the original volume to the ‘Angels Share’. (The lowest loss out of all of our whiskey releases to date). This is a good example of the big impact the wood used has on our whiskeys & the importance of quality craftsmanship when making the barrels. 

Very limited batch with only 34 retail bottles released.

ABV: 50 | 500ml bottle | Barrel #13
Released: 17th December 2021

TASTING NOTES

THE NOSE
This is perhaps the most important part of assessing a whiskey. Perceived aromas result from the production and ageing processes of whiskey. Tasting is simply to confirm what your nose has already told you. 
Hints of Coconut, Freshly Baked Apple Pie & Ron Swanson's workshop. 

PALATE & FINISH
Start with a clean palate to truly appreciate the whiskey, focussing on the texture followed by subsequent tastings to analyse flavours & scents. Chocolate covered coffee beans, vanilla, cinnamon, stewed apple & wood-fired bread crust.