STARWARD Whisky Tasting - August 2026
Born in Melbourne and shaped by the city’s famously unpredictable climate, Starward has helped redefine what modern Australian whisky can be.
Drawing inspiration from Australia’s world-class wine industry, Starward matures its whisky in carefully selected Australian wine casks. The result is a distinctly local style: fruit-forward, approachable and full of flavour, while still offering plenty of complexity for serious whisky drinkers.
This 2.5-hour tasting experience is perfect for whisky lovers, the whisky curious and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
Guests will receive a Starward cocktail on arrival before sampling five whiskies from across the Starward range, including signature releases, limited editions and one particularly sweet finale. Each whisky will be paired with a specially selected food item from Arcadia’s menu.
Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Time: 7:00pm–9:30pm
Event Details
Two-Fold Aromatic Highball on arrival
Whisky 1
Starward Nova
Starward’s signature single malt and an excellent introduction to its unmistakably Melbourne style. Fully matured in Australian red wine barrels, Nova is bright and fruit-forward, with red berries, orchard fruit and dark chocolate leading into vanilla, caramel and gentle oak spice.
Paired with: Biltong
Whisky 2
Starward Solera
Starward’s original single malt, matured in Australian Apera casks using a process inspired by the traditional Spanish solera system. Richer and more decadent than Nova, it offers layers of ripe orchard fruit, raisins, toffee and vanilla, followed by caramel, crème brûlée, figs and a lingering touch of dry oak spice.
Paired with: Brie, honey and crackers
Whisky 3
Starward Ginger Beer Cask
One of Starward’s most sought-after experimental releases. Starward’s single malt whisky is finished in barrels that previously held the distillery’s own ginger beer, creating a vibrant combination of spicy ginger, citrus and tropical fruit. Vanilla, dark chocolate and sweet dried fruit provide balance before a warming, gingery finish.
Paired with: Sweet chilli chicken skewer
Whisky 4
Starward Octave Barrels
A distinctly Australian collaboration between Starward and Yalumba, one of the country’s most historic family-owned wineries. This limited-release single malt was matured in small 100-litre barrels previously used for Yalumba’s iconic The Octavius Shiraz. Rich and concentrated, it combines raisins, caramel and anise with dark forest fruits, toasted oak and a long, viscous finish.
Paired with: Wild boar salami & vintage cheddar
Whisky 5
Starward Honeycomb
A playful and indulgent conclusion to the evening. Starward’s fruit-forward Two-Fold whisky is infused with locally sourced native-flora honey from Victoria’s Pure Peninsula Honey. Tropical and ripe red fruits are balanced by lightly toasted oak and luscious honey sweetness, creating a rich but surprisingly well-balanced final dram.
Paired with: ANZAC buiscits
Born in Melbourne and shaped by the city’s famously unpredictable climate, Starward has helped redefine what modern Australian whisky can be.
Drawing inspiration from Australia’s world-class wine industry, Starward matures its whisky in carefully selected Australian wine casks. The result is a distinctly local style: fruit-forward, approachable and full of flavour, while still offering plenty of complexity for serious whisky drinkers.
This 2.5-hour tasting experience is perfect for whisky lovers, the whisky curious and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
Guests will receive a Starward cocktail on arrival before sampling five whiskies from across the Starward range, including signature releases, limited editions and one particularly sweet finale. Each whisky will be paired with a specially selected food item from Arcadia’s menu.
Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Time: 7:00pm–9:30pm
Event Details
Two-Fold Aromatic Highball on arrival
Whisky 1
Starward Nova
Starward’s signature single malt and an excellent introduction to its unmistakably Melbourne style. Fully matured in Australian red wine barrels, Nova is bright and fruit-forward, with red berries, orchard fruit and dark chocolate leading into vanilla, caramel and gentle oak spice.
Paired with: Biltong
Whisky 2
Starward Solera
Starward’s original single malt, matured in Australian Apera casks using a process inspired by the traditional Spanish solera system. Richer and more decadent than Nova, it offers layers of ripe orchard fruit, raisins, toffee and vanilla, followed by caramel, crème brûlée, figs and a lingering touch of dry oak spice.
Paired with: Brie, honey and crackers
Whisky 3
Starward Ginger Beer Cask
One of Starward’s most sought-after experimental releases. Starward’s single malt whisky is finished in barrels that previously held the distillery’s own ginger beer, creating a vibrant combination of spicy ginger, citrus and tropical fruit. Vanilla, dark chocolate and sweet dried fruit provide balance before a warming, gingery finish.
Paired with: Sweet chilli chicken skewer
Whisky 4
Starward Octave Barrels
A distinctly Australian collaboration between Starward and Yalumba, one of the country’s most historic family-owned wineries. This limited-release single malt was matured in small 100-litre barrels previously used for Yalumba’s iconic The Octavius Shiraz. Rich and concentrated, it combines raisins, caramel and anise with dark forest fruits, toasted oak and a long, viscous finish.
Paired with: Wild boar salami & vintage cheddar
Whisky 5
Starward Honeycomb
A playful and indulgent conclusion to the evening. Starward’s fruit-forward Two-Fold whisky is infused with locally sourced native-flora honey from Victoria’s Pure Peninsula Honey. Tropical and ripe red fruits are balanced by lightly toasted oak and luscious honey sweetness, creating a rich but surprisingly well-balanced final dram.
Paired with: ANZAC buiscits