Morris Australian Single Malt Whisky Makes U.S. Debut
Morris Australian Single Malt Whisky, in partnership with distiller and importer Hotaling & Co., has announced its official launch in the U.S. with the rollout of two expressions: Morris Australian Single Malt Signature Whisky and Morris Australian Single Malt Muscat Barrel Whisky.
Launched in Australia in 2021, Morris is crafted using 100% locally sourced ingredients and is finished in fortified wine barrels. With hot days and cool nights, Morris claims that Australia’s climate allows the liquid to mature faster than whiskies aged in cooler climates, allowing for richer and more robust flavors to develop in a shorter time.
Aged for a minimum of three years in ex-wine barrels and bottled at 44% ABV, Morris Australian Single Malt Signature Whisky is described as having aromas of “orchard fruit, macerated black cherry, and biscuit,” with notes of “zesty marmalade jam, lingering cocoa, and dark berry” on the palate.
Aged for three years in American and French oak barrels and bottled at 48% ABV, Morris Australian Single Malt Muscat Barrel Whisky is described as having aromas of “dates, figs, and dark molasses,” with notes of “dried fig, sweet malt, vanilla, and spices” on the palate.
Imported by Hotaling & Co., Morris Australian Single Malt Whisky is available now at select retailers in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., with a rollout to Arizona, Missouri, and Nevada to follow in the coming months. The Signature Whisky has a suggested retail price of $59.99 for a 700 mL bottle and the Muscat Barrel Whisky has a suggested retail price of $89.99 for a 700 mL bottle.
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Source: Hotaling & Co.