After a successful (and delicious) foray into the world of Australian craft gin with the Garden Street Gin Club, partners Josh and Lauren decided to embrace their next big passion; the world of whisky.
As avid whisky drinkers themselves, it felt like a logical step to share incredible products with other everyday Australians.
Having built up a strong network of Australia’s best craft distilleries with the Gin Club for the last 4 years, Josh found that there were plenty of incredible whiskies waiting in the wings to be discovered. Enter Barrel Lane Whisky Club!
While the Aussie whisky industry is still relatively new on the scene, we’re quickly seeing them take on the world by winning prestigious global competitions. As with all good things it took plenty of time, but there are some fantastic Aussie whisky finally reaching maturity.
Forget the dusty disappointment of a brand-name tipple, Barrel Lane aims to introduce the incredible, weird and wonderful whiskys that Josh & Lauren love to avid drinkers all around the country. Keeping their membership base small means that they can curate and share niche one-off releases that can’t be found anywhere else. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever!
Each month, Barrel Lane becomes your personal whisky sherpa, guiding you to a new peak of flavour. Imagine a knock on your door, not some boring package, but a beautifully presented box containing a meticulously chosen, small-batch Australian whisky (and an occasional treat, like fancy whisky glasses). Crack it open, and inside you’ll find a bottle that whispers tales of passionate distillers, unique casks, and the bold spirit of Aussie innovation.
It’s like a monthly treasure hunt for whisky enthusiasts, with every box a delightful surprise.
Flexibility is the name of the game. Whether you’re a whisky fiend who inhales the stuff like it’s oxygen (guilty!), or a more casual sipper, Barrel Lane caters to your pace. You can choose to receive a box every month or space them out to every other month – it’s all about keeping your dram budget happy.
On our delivery day we eagerly got to try Lawrenny Tasmanian single malt in some beautiful custom glassware. To make things even better, the accompanying tasting notes and distillery guide had some great pointers on how to enjoy the dram, as well as how it was crafted. Tasmania is really leading the way in great, clean and bold Aussie whisky, so we were very happy to learn more about the process.
Alongside the full bottle of single malt, we got a 200ml bottle of Corowa Distilling Co’s delicious single malt what’s been aged in ex-red wine barrels. We’d never heard of this distillery before but are big fans now and will be keeping an eye open for more drops from them. That’s one of the best parts of Barrel Lane – trying something you wouldn’t normally get a chance to experience.
Here’s the bottom line, Barrel Lane Whisky Club is a fantastic option for anyone who wants to break free from the ordinary and delve into the exciting world of Australian craft whisky. It’s a chance to discover hidden gems, support local distillers, and add a touch of adventure to your evenings.
So, what are you waiting for? Sign up, crack open your first Aussie dram, and let the whisky odyssey begin!
– The Plus Ones Team