Three new Smith’s Angaston single malt whiskies unveiled
Editor Luke McCarthy explores Smith’s Angaston’s newest batch of single malt whiskies: Bourbon Cask, New French Oak and Muscat Cask.
Luke McCarthy
Luke McCarthy is the editor and publisher of Oz Whisky Review. An independent writer, author and drinks columnist, Luke's written about whisky and spirits for numerous Australian and international publications and is a judge at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards. His book, The Australian Spirits Guide, the first to tackle the history and resurgence of the Australian spirits industry, was published in 2016 by Hardie Grant Books.
Smith’s Angaston Whisky – Hill-Smith Family Estates
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