Starward Solera is a whisky born from Australia’s love of bold flavors and warm evenings. Inspired by the traditional solera maturation system used for fortified wines, this whisky feels like stepping into a barrel room filled with rich oak, dried fruit, and the sweetness of sun-warmed wine casks. With this 2-bottle set, you’re bringing home one of Starward’s most iconic expressions, warm, indulgent, and beautifully layered.

Starward Solera Single Malt Whisky (2 Bottles)
Brand: Starward | Category: Single Malt Whisky | ABV: 43% | Origin: Melbourne, Australia | Volume: 2 x 70cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Warm and dessert-like. Aromas of dried fig, caramel, vanilla custard, toasted oak, and baking spice drift upward with rich sweetness.
Palate: Smooth, round, and velvety. Notes of raisins, toffee, honeyed malt, orange peel, and gentle spice unfold with fortified-wine depth and Australian warmth.
Finish: Long, sweet, and comforting. Caramel, dried fruit, and soft oak linger with a glowing, dessert-style finish.

Production Details
Solera is matured in Australian Apera barrels, fortified wine casks similar to sherry. True to the solera method, portions of older whisky stay in the system forever, continuously blended with newer spirit for consistency and depth. Melbourne’s fluctuating climate speeds up maturation, infusing the whisky with rich fruit and warm spice far beyond its age.

Perfect For
Lovers of sherry-cask whisky, dessert pairings, gifting, cozy evenings, and anyone who enjoys warm, sweet, layered drams. Perfect for sipping neat after dinner or pairing with chocolate and cheese.

Expert Notes
Experts praise Solera for its sherry-like richness and balance of sweetness and spice. It’s often highlighted as Starward’s most indulgent release, deep, smooth, and incredibly approachable.

Customer Reviews
"Sweet, warm, and beautifully rich. A fantastic dessert whisky."
"Like Australian sherry whisky done right. Smooth and satisfying."
"Two bottles is perfect. This is the one my guests always ask for."

Interesting Fact
Because of the solera system, there is technically some of Starward’s earliest whisky, dating back to their early production runs, inside every single bottle of Solera released today.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat for full richness. Add a splash of water to highlight caramel and dried fruit. Excellent with dark chocolate, sticky toffee pudding, or a cheese platter featuring aged cheddar.

Distillery Background
Founded in 2007, Starward built its identity on pairing modern whisky with Australian wine culture. Using local barrels and Melbourne’s wild climate, they craft whiskies that are bold, food-friendly, and unmistakably from down under. Solera reflects their philosophy at its richest, warm, sweet, and layered with Australian character.