Tasmanian single malt whisky producer Callington Mill, has released the eighth and final whisky in its limited-edition Heritage Series.

The cask strength expression (at 64.8% ABV) completes the eight-part tour of Oatlands, Tasmania with the final dedicated
release celebrating the distillery’s landmark heritage mill.

Callington Mill was built in 1837 by entrepreneur John Vincent with a vision to develop the Oatlands community. The mill produced flour for the local region and, on the side, Vincent established an illegal distillery to secretly supply the local pubs and hotels he owned with his own bootleg whisky.

The six-storey mill ceased operation in 1892 and remained largely unused until a significant restoration project was completed and the mill reopened in 2010. Today, the mill remains the only fully-operational Lincolnshire-style tower mill in the Southern Hemisphere and Australia’s third-oldest windmill.

Callington Mill Founder John Ibrahim said: “It’s only fitting to close our Heritage Series with the landmark that is not only a beacon of the Oatlands township, but a symbol of our distillery we take tremendous pride in.

“At the time, the windmill was the latest technology – a structure ahead of its time and celebrated for its innovation and contribution to advancing the region. The distillery we’ve built in the shadow of this majestic mill is much the same, a state-of-the-art facility that represents the cutting-edge whisky-making for this century.”

The Heritage Series Callington Mill expression was finished in extremely rare, Palo Cortado sherry casks. Burnt amber in colour, the whisky has a palate is rich in stewed fruit, creme caramel, marshmallow and plum wine with hints of charred oak and sweet spice. It is already an award-winning release, having won a gold medal at the recent San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The labels in the Heritage Series feature reproduced artwork by Ibrahim’s wife – Liudmila Ibrahim – who lends a distinctive monochromatic finish to the label. The release comes packaged in a bespoke gift box lined with a black and white photograph of the original Callington Mill.

The Heritage Series: Callington Mill will be available in extremely limited quantities from early October from the Callington Mill distillery door, Callington Mill Hobart Whisky Lounge, and the Callington Mill website for RRP $195.