오늘 리뷰 해 볼 위스키는 다크 라크 DARK LARK 입니다.
호주 태즈매니아 지역의 증류소 Lark 에서 나온 싱글 몰트 위스키입니다.
호주 싱글몰트 증류소 스타워드, 라크, 아치로즈 등 규모가 있는 양조장 입니다.
SUMMARY 요약 : 위스키 입맛 자체가 달달이파라 단 종류의 위스키만 가지고 있는데 입에 잘 맞는 맛 입니다.
커스타드나 바닐라빈 처럼 달고 부드러운 맛이 주도 적입니다. 목넘김이 부드러우나 입에 남는 여운이 있는 위스키 입니다.
- DISTILLERY 증류소: Lark
- NAME 이름: DARK LARK 다크 라크
- REGION 지역: Tasmania 태즈매니아 / Australia 호주
- AGE 숙성연도: ??
- CASK NO. 캐스크넘버: ??
- STRENGTH 도수: 43%ABV / 500ml
- TASTE DATE 시음일: 2025.09.18.
- TASTE WAY 시음방법: Neat
- COLOUR: GOLD
- NOSE: CHOCOLATE, DARK FRUIT, FLORAL, TOFFEE, NUTTY, WOODY,
- TASTE: DARK FRUIT, FLORAL, MALTY, CEREAL, FEINTY NUTTY, WOODY, CUSTARD, VINILLA BEAN, PIE, CURMBLE, POUND CAKE
- FINISH: LENGTH (SHORT < MID > LONG) 중간 이상으로 달달하게 잔잔하게 남는 맛
- GLANCE: OILY > WATERY
증류소 이야기
증류소는 호주 태즈매니아 섬 중남부에 위치하고 있으며 위스키를 만들기에 적합한 기후로 추정됩니다.
1830년초~1980말 까지 금주령 때문에 문샤인만 하던 태즈매니아에서, 1992년 라크는 처음으로 싱글몰트를 만드는 증류소가 됩니다. 1998년 처음으로 라크는 판매용 위스키를 시장에 내놓습니다.
구매처
구매는 호주 출국시 공항 면세점에서 구입하였습니다.
(구매금액... 중요한데... 기억이 안나... 아침비행이라 항상 이런식이지... 나중에 영수증봐야지... 그리고 영수증 없지...)
AUS 200 초반대
참고
https://larkdistillery.com/pages/about
https://larkdistillery.com/pages/dark-lark [보관용]
DISCOVER DARK LARK 2025
Darkness—the pulse of Tasmania’s creative soul. Inspired by the fiery lichen-lit shores of the Bay of Fires, DARK LARK is a distillation of Tasmania’s untamed beauty and bold creative spirit. Crafted at our Bothwell Distillery, this ultra smooth single malt layers ripe papaya and maple-glazed almonds with juicy berry compote and sticky fig pudding.
So, when the dusk falls, raise a glass and toast to the night—the place we all come alive.
Lifted, bright and floral, with tropical fruits.
This ultra-smooth Tasmanian Single Malt reveals layers of ripe papaya, maple-glazed almonds, and espresso gelato on the nose. The palate deepens with juicy berry compote, buttery shortbread, and sticky fig pudding, culminating in an intricate finish of mulled stone fruit, spice-poached pear, and toasted marzipan.
NOSE
Ripe papaya and maple-glazed almonds, with espresso gelato, vibrant golden peach jam balanced by subtle lemon peel.
PALATE
Juicy berry compote and shortbread biscuits, deepened by coconut macaroons and emerging rich sticky fig pudding.
FINISH
Lingering warmth of mulled stone fruit and meringue, rounded by spice-poached pear and a hint of toasted marzipan.
DARK LARK Single Malt Whisky
Awarded Gold at the 2025 World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, one of the most respected and competitive global stages for spirits worldwide. Crafted at our Bothwell Distillery, this ultra-smooth single malt whisky layers ripe papaya and maple-glazed almonds with juicy berry compote and sticky fig pudding.
GOLDEN HOUR
The Golden Hour cocktail is a vibrant mix of Dark Lark, Oloroso Sherry, and ginger ale, topped with bitters and garnished with a cherry —capturing the warmth and energy of sunset, the perfect start to the night.
INGREDIENTS
- 60ml Dark Lark 2025
- 10ml Oloroso Sherry
- 2 dashes of cocktail bitters
- Top with dry ginger ale
- Cherry to garnish
METHOD
Build in a tall glass on ice, garnish with a cherry and raise a glass to the night ahead.
AMBER GLOW
The Amber Glow cocktail is a radiant blend of Dark Lark, pear and honey cordial, and a splash of lemon juice, topped with champagne and finished with champagne grapes as a garnish—a sparkling celebration of bold flavours and golden moments.
INGREDIENTS
- 30ml Dark Lark 2025
- 60ml Pear and honey cordial*
- 10ml Lemon juice
- Top up with Champagne
- Champagne Grape garnish
METHOD
Layer the Dark Lark, pear and honey cordial, and lemon juice in a chilled coupette. Top with champagne and finish with small grapes to garnish. Serve immediately and savour the spirit of the night.
To make the pear and honey cordial, take 250ml pear juice, 100ml Honey, 1 TSPN Citric acid. Warm all ingredients in saucepan on stove top and stir to incorporate, avoid simmer or boiling. Remove from heat and stand until cool.
AMBER GLOW
The Velvet Ritual is a bold twist on a classic whisky sour, blending Dark Lark with ruby grapefruit, honey, and egg white, crowned with a velvety red wine float—a cocktail crafted for the moment when the night awakens our creative spirit.
INGREDIENTS
- 60ml Dark Lark 2025
- 10ml fresh ruby grapefruit juice
- 10ml fresh lemon juice
- 15ml honey syrup
- 20ml egg white
- 20ml Australian dry red wine
- Red Ixora edible flowers garnish
METHOD
Shake all ingredients (except the wine) on ice and strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass. Gently float the wine onto the top of the drink, finish with Red Ixora edible flowers to garnish, and toast to the night.