Manly Spirits Co. Distillery
Manly Spirits Co’s whisky brand, COASTAL STONE, embodies the maritime elements and raw nature of the Australian coast, crafted with the ambition to surpass expectations. This whisky pays homage to the sandstone cliffs that, with time and the eroding elements, have become landmarks of the stunning Northern Beaches and Sydney Harbour coastline. Captured in a contemporary glass bottle sculpted to represent the eroded textures of weathered sandstone cliffs, this refined spirit respects our Sydney climate and is created from grain to glass with no shortcuts, no strict timelines—just premium ingredients and true artisan skill.
Manly Spirits Co. Distillery was established eight years ago from a passion for creating spirits that reflect our distinct climate and Australian distilling traditions. We have a rich history of making world-class wines and brewing quality craft beers, allowing many of these skills to cross over into making premium whisky.
The new make spirit for Coastal Stone Whisky is lovingly produced at the Manly Spirits Distillery from grain to glass. Our fermentation is gentle and patient, drawing from the expertise of nearby breweries, which have taught us much about fermentation with barley and extracting the best flavours and yields. Australia produces high-quality barley, and we support our New South Wales growers by purchasing this quality malted grain. We mash Australian ale malt to extract the malt sugars, which are then slowly converted by a blend of distillers yeasts in a slow fermentation process over five days.
The refined qualities of Coastal Stone whisky are achieved through our tall stills with upward-sloping lyne arms and a spirit still onion that add additional reflux and spirit purity. The result is a clean, sweet, and malty new make spirit. In the final spirit run, the distillers take a small fore shot cut and slow the still down to further enhance the spirit for optimal barrel maturation. These uniquely designed double copper pot stills produce the cleanest spirit, starting our whisky’s journey one step ahead.
“There is a huge future for Australian whisky,” says David Whittaker, co-owner and CEO of Manly Spirits Co. “Australia’s bold wines have taken the world by storm, and Australian whisky is well-placed to follow in wine’s footsteps to become staples both domestically and in export markets. Manly Spirits has a team of passionate brewers and distillers using custom equipment designed by us to create an exceptional fine and malty new make spirit for optimal barrel maturation. The result showcases an honest story of dedication and a truly Australian-made whisky.”
We are fortunate to have pure and soft water that starts its life being filtered through Sydney sandstone. Our whisky is non-chill filtered and has no need for added colors due to its rich cask extraction. As the whisky is so rich with flavor congeners, it may form a flocculant over time in the bottle or become a little hazy when diluted against a large block of ice. This is a sign of an artisan craft whisky where flavor is prioritized over appearance.
“We’re extremely proud of the quality and bold flavors that have come out of these casks,” says Dave Richards, Distillery Manager and accomplished winemaker. “You can expect smooth and bold aromatic flavors combined with the signature maritime influence of the Sydney coast, delivering an exceptional whisky.” Australia also has many casks in circulation due to our extensive wine industry, which we utilize in our production process.
About This Expression:
This single malt whisky was made using techniques learned from the extensive wine industry in Australia, which we call “marrying on the table.” We developed a flavour profile that we thought was optimal and then searched our stock to create this special flavour. If you could use the analogy of an orchestra, where you require strings, wind, and brass instruments to combine to deliver complex yet balanced harmonic music, whisky is the same. We used a backbone of a selection of Bourbon casks and then layered it with some stock from our Sherry casks, port cask, and some French oak casks to create this exquisite whisky.
Flavour Profile: Pear / Honey / Candied Ginger
Vibrant sunflower aromas with a fruity lift of apple and pear. Vanilla marshmallow and cinnamon spice lead to honeyed nashi pears, hints of banoffee pie, and candied ginger characters on the palate. Finishing smooth and mellow, urging you to try more.
About Manly Spirits Co. Distillery:
Manly Spirits Co. distillery crafts premium Australian whiskies (Coastal Stone Whisky), gins, liqueurs, botanical vodkas, and premixes at Sydney’s Northern Beaches’ first artisan distillery. Capturing the harmony between carefree beach life and urban sophistication for which Manly Beach is renowned, their range showcases the finest Australian malts and sustainably sourced native and marine botanicals from the stunning surrounds of the Australian eastern coastline. The full range of spirits is designed, distilled, and bottled at our urban distillery. Guests are welcome to visit for distillery tours, tastings, cocktails, and Gin school.
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