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Cradle Mountain Single Malt
Cradle Mountain Single Malt Whisky 		"This is already an excellent product, of worldwide standard, which can only improve with further ageing in the wood.  It exhibits a pronounced smoothness, a mild but characteristic nose with a backnote hint of honey that is found in Franklin barley and a taste that is uniquely Tasmanian."

Mark Shields, Wine & Spirit Critic, Melbourne Age


"It is a pale straw colour with fresh leather, waxed fruit, perhaps lemon-grass, and hay in the aroma.  Very soft body with a smooth palate which is clean-tasting (no doubt deriving in part from the local water).  Fruit-skins, citrus and lemon-grass in the palate.  Fruity acidity in the finish, then a surge of mustard and pepper."

Michael Jackson, Wine & Spirit Author, London


Cradle Mountain Double Malt
Antipodean Double Malt
 "It shows a more flowery, with vanilla and coconut, aroma. Firm, smooth, body. Smooth sweetness in the palate, coconut-like, then salt.  More salt in an appetising, soothing, finish.  Warming.  Longer."

Michael Jackson, Wine & Spirit Author, London

"Nose: Sweet with a dry undertow and some depth. Fruity, with orange concentrate, lemon icing cupcakes and some dry maltiness. In time, a real creaminess.

Palate: Good weight, though slightly slick on the palate. Plenty of fruit balanced by a crisp nuttiness and highly roasted coffee bean /bourbon biscuit.

Finish: Soft and long."

Dave Broom - Contributing Editor to the "Whisky Magazine" Issue 24