Fortis, coming from the Latin meaning ‘bold’ or ‘brave’, brings the intensity. It’s one of the highest proof bottlings we’ve ever done, deftly balanced by our signature Starward smoothness. With the toasty oak and vanilla flavour from American Oak, and the juicy red wine profile from the shiraz and cabernet wine barrels, the boldness of Fortis beckons. Fortis starts and ends with local Australian ingredients and expert Melbourne craftsmanship and aged in American Oak barrels to give whisky a richer taste and toasty oak and vanilla character. Sourced most of these barrels from Barossa Valley wineries, where they once held powerful shiraz and cabernets. Char some of these barrels for complexity. Most leave fresh, to lend Fortis the intense red wine flavour profile that soaked into the barrel staves.
