STARWARD Fortis

Brave, Bold, and Barrel-Driven – Meet Starward Fortis

Starward Fortis lives up to its name—Latin for “brave” and “bold”—with a commanding flavor and confident character that’s unmistakably Australian. This is not your average single malt. It’s full-bodied, full-flavored, and fully matured in 100% American oak red wine barrels, predominantly from South Australia’s famed Barossa Valley.

Crafted with passion and bottled at a robust 50% ABV, Starward Fortis celebrates everything Starward stands for: local ingredients, big flavor, and fearless innovation. Whether you’re a whisky veteran or stepping up your flavor game, Fortis invites you to experience whisky with more power, more depth, and more personality.

This is a whisky that doesn’t just whisper—it roars.

 A Symphony of Wine & Whisky – A Barossa-Fueled Experience

What makes Starward Fortis stand out is its unapologetic connection to Australia’s rich winemaking heritage. The whisky is matured exclusively in American oak barrels that once held bold reds like Shiraz and Cabernet. These red wine casks impart deep, rich fruit notes, enhancing Fortis with intense flavor and a plush, rounded mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla pods, and ripe plums

• Palate: Bold red berries, dark chocolate, sweet spice, and dried figs

• Finish: Long and warming with cinnamon, jammy fruit, and a touch of oak tannin

Each batch of Starward Fortis is blended by hand, offering small variations while maintaining the signature flavor profile—luscious fruit, generous spice, and a big, beautiful body. It’s intense, but approachable. Powerful, but balanced.

Whether you sip it neat, add a splash of water, or pair it with a rich dessert, Fortis never holds back.

 Big Flavor, Bigger Spirit – A New Standard for Aussie Whisky

Starward Fortis is not chill-filtered. That means all the flavor, texture, and mouth-coating richness is left untouched—exactly how it should be. At 50% ABV, it packs a punch but remains smooth, approachable, and incredibly enjoyable.

Why Fortis belongs on your shelf:

• Crafted entirely from local Australian barley and ingredients

• Fully matured in red wine barrels from the Barossa Valley

• Bottled at 50% for full flavor impact

• Non-chill filtered for richer texture and depth

• Perfect for bold palates and collectors alike

This is a whisky made with courage—courage to do things differently, and courage to create something unmistakably Australian. Starward Fortis honors tradition, but makes its own rules. If you’re ready to break from the ordinary, this is your pour.

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