To mark the Lunar New Year 2025, Lark Classic Cask 50cl reintroduces the whisky that defined modern Tasmanian craftsmanship. Warm, inviting, and perfectly balanced, it embodies the spirit of celebration, refined yet approachable. This is the expression that started it all, a whisky that captures the essence of Lark: generosity of flavor, purity of craft, and a sense of place you can taste in every sip.

Lark Classic Cask CNY 2025 50cl
Brand: Lark Distillery | Category: Single Malt Whisky | ABV: 43% | Origin: Tasmania, Australia | Vol: 50cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Gentle waves of sweet malt, caramel, and stewed fruit rise from the glass, accented by soft oak and a hint of vanilla spice.
Palate: Rich and full, revealing layers of honey, dried apricot, and creamy toffee. The mouthfeel is smooth and rounded, carrying a warmth that unfolds gracefully across the palate.
Finish: Long, mellow, and satisfying, with subtle traces of oak, citrus peel, and nutmeg that linger just long enough to invite another sip.

Production Details:
Distilled and matured in Tasmania’s cool maritime climate, the Classic Cask rests in small-format oak barrels to achieve deep, even maturation. This careful process gives the whisky its signature balance, rich yet clean, sweet yet refined. It’s the cornerstone of Lark’s collection, representing decades of patient craft and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Perfect For:
Toasting milestones, gathering family, or unwinding at the end of a long celebration. This is the whisky that suits every setting, sophisticated enough for collectors, welcoming enough for newcomers.

Expert Notes:
Long regarded as the benchmark for Tasmanian single malt, the Classic Cask has earned consistent praise for its harmony of fruit, malt, and oak. Whisky experts describe it as “the soul of Lark”, elegant, expressive, and deeply satisfying.

Customer Reviews:
“Smooth and golden, the perfect balance of sweetness and depth.”
“Classic by name and nature. It’s a whisky that feels like a celebration.”
“I’ve tried plenty of Lark releases, but I always come back to this one.”

Interesting Fact:
The Classic Cask was the whisky that put Lark and Tasmania, on the global whisky map. Its success helped change Australian distilling laws in the 1990s, paving the way for the thriving craft whisky movement that followed.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the fruit and spice layers. For a festive twist, pair it with candied orange or roasted nuts to complement its honeyed depth.

Distillery Background:
Founded by Bill Lark in Hobart, Lark Distillery stands as the pioneer of Australian single malt whisky. Surrounded by clean air, pure water, and fertile barley fields, the distillery captures Tasmania’s essence in every bottle. The Classic Cask 50cl CNY 2025 edition is a tribute to that legacy, timeless, elegant, and crafted for those who appreciate true mastery in every pour.