HELLYERS ROAD 10 ans 2014 Ex Libris The Narrow Road

Crafted from a three-day high-temperature fermentation (28-33 degrees celcius) and a slow 24-hour distillation in Hellyers Road’s distinctive pot stills, this Tasmanian single malt displays a signature style that is rich, smooth and firmly structured. Aged in Oloroso sherry casks, the whisky immediately announces its character: exuberant yet mellow, expressive yet serene, with aromatic varnish tones and honeyed depth offering a perfect counterpoint.

Released under La Maison du Whisky’s Ex-Libris collection, this edition, The Narrow Road, is presented as a “volume” in a literary-inspired series. Ex-Libris bottlings are selected for their narrative clarity: whiskies whose terroir, technique and identity unfold like chapters, each offering a sensory story worth returning to. This 2014 Hellyers Road fits the ethos seamlessly, balancing sherry richness with a distinctly Tasmanian vibrancy.

On the nose, the whisky is deep and generous, opening with salted caramel, apricot, violet and red fruits before evolving into notes of fresh ginger, coconut and delicate wax. The palate is lively and assertive, revealing malt-forward structure that gradually melds into lavender honey and toasted bread, creating a rich, creamy texture. The finish is delicate and serene, filled with currants, figs and dates, echoing the aromatic complexity of the first nose.

A refined and expressive Australian single malt, this Ex-Libris release showcases both the elegance of Hellyers Road and the curatorial precision of LMDW.