Introduction

History

• 🎣 Inception: The idea for Lark Distillery was born during a trout fishing trip in the Tasmanian highlands.
• 🏠 Early Days: Started with a 5-litre stove-top pot still, eventually scaling up to a 500-litre still.
• 📅 First Release: Released their first commercially available whisky in 1998.
• 🏆 Recognition: Bill Lark was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the World Whisky Awards in 2015.
• 📈 Expansion: Moved operations to Richmond in 1997 and later to Cambridge, near Frogmore Creek Winery.

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Whisky Range

• 🥃 Classic Cask: Aged for five to eight years in small oak sherry and port casks.
• 🍍 Dark Lark: Features tropical fruit, deep mocha, and smooth caramel flavors.
• 🍊 Chinotto Cask Strength: Matured in Chinotto barrels, offering a distinct citrus character.
• 🎼 Symphony No. 1: A blended malt whisky, winner of Best Blended Malt at the World Whiskies Awards.
• 🛢️ Rare Cask Series: Includes innovative limited releases and exclusive rare cask series.

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Sustainability

• 🌱 Carbon Neutral: Australia's first carbon-neutral distillery.
• 💧 Water Source: Uses fresh water sphagnum peat from their own peat bog in the Tasmanian Highlands.
• 🌾 Barley: Australian sourced barley is smoked daily at the distillery.
• 🪵 Oak Casks: Individually selected from Australia’s finest fortified producers.
• ♻️ Commitment: Reflects the pristine nature of Tasmania in every sip.

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Awards

• 🏅 World Whiskies Awards: Multiple awards including Best Other Single Malt Whiskey in 2009.
• 🥇 London Spirits Competition: Gold in 2022.
• 🏆 World Whisky Masters: Dark Lark won a Master Medal in 2023.
• 🎖️ Category Winner: Symphony No. 1 won Best Blended Malt in 2022 and 2023.
• 🏅 Australian Whisky Awards: Fresh IPA Cask won Australia’s best Single Malt Whisky.

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Tours

• 📍 Pontville Distillery: Located at 76 Shene Rd, Pontville.
• 🕒 Tour Times: Runs Wednesday to Sunday at 1 pm.
• 💲 Cost: $69 per person.
• 🌄 Experience: Includes an immersive journey through the historic Pontville site.
• 🥃 Tasting: Exclusive whisky tasting session included.

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Tasting Experiences

• 🍸 The Still: Located at 30 Argyle Street, Hobart.
• 🕒 Opening Hours: Open seven days, from 3 pm to 9 pm Sunday to Thursday and from 3 pm to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
• 🥃 Tutored Tasting Flights: 45-minute guided whisky tasting available at 2 pm every Sunday for $99.
• 🛋️ Hobart Cellar Door: Offers a casual, comfy couch-style tasting experience.
• 🕒 Cellar Door Hours: Open Monday to Wednesday from 12 noon to 7 pm and Thursday to Sunday from 12 noon to 10 pm.

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Shipping Information

• 📦 Carrier: All orders are dispatched via Australia Post eParcel.
• 🕒 Dispatch Time: Orders processed before 1 pm are dispatched the same day.
• 📅 Delivery Time: Metro delivery takes 1-3 business days; outside metro areas take 3-10 business days.
• 📝 Requirements: Proof of age and signature required upon delivery.
• 🏢 Business Delivery: Include the business name and level if sending to a workplace.

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