Remnant Whisky Co. launches 10-year-old single malt for $99

Tasmania's Remnant Whisky Co. has released The Golden Fleece, a 10-year-old single malt whisky aged in ex-American Oak Bourbon and ex-Australian Sherry casks, priced at just $99.

Phil Collidge, Creative Director of Remnant Whisky Co., said releasing The Golden Fleece will likely start a conversation around the accessibility of quality whisky for everyday drinkers.

"Our goal from the onset when we created Remnant Whisky Co. was to bottle whiskies of exceptional quality and value. Tasmanian single malt whisky is held in high regard all across the world. However, we are also convinced that to stay relevant and sustainable, especially in the current economic climate, we have to develop a reputation as the best value, high quality, whisky money can buy," he said.

Not your typical distillery, Remnant Whisky Co. initially began its story with 300+ barrels of Tasmanian single malt whisky they salvaged from the now-infamous Nant barrel investment scheme.

Founded by Belgrove's Peter Bignell, his son Dane, and their good mate Phil Collidge, the barrels were moved to Bignell's bond stores in the central highlands of Tasmania, where the single whisky has quietly continued to mature ever since.

Bignell, Master Distiller at Remnant Whisky Co., said The Golden Fleece has undergone the same strict cask selection and vatting process as their previous releases.

"Firstly, we design all our whiskies for a great drinking experience. When you purchase a Remnant, you will always receive a full flavoured, multi-layered single malt whisky that is a pleasure nosing, through to a long finish. Whisky is honest, we let the whisky tell us at what ABV strength works best for that release, and that's been the same for The Golden Fleece. An incredible example of Tasmanian whisky," he said.

Bignell and Collidge both agree that The Golden Fleece is about giving something back to everyday Tasmanians who may have invested in the failed Nant barrel investment scheme.

Oliver Maruda, Co-Founder of The Whisky List, Remnant's mainland distributor, said: "We love this whisky. Not only does it taste great, it's adding to the growing category of other Aussie distilleries in the sub-$100 price range, especially if we want more Australians who drink mostly Scotch Whisky blends to consider drinking local. The Golden Fleece is the perfect Tassie whisky we hope to see in everyone's home bars, or at your local pub or bar."

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