This whisky is part of a rare collection aged in authentic Spanish sherry casks from Jerez de la Frontera. Each release showcases a different sherry style - Pedro Ximenez, Oloroso and Palo Cortado - capturing the essence of Spain's most celebrated wines. This single cask whisky offers a rare opportunity to experience the fusion of Spanish opulence with Australian craftsmanship. Get the full set here

“Our whisky journey began with a search for the perfect barley. We worked closely with an Australian grower, Michael Sinclair, who grew several varieties of barley for us to test. We spent countless hours perfecting the milling, fermentation and distillation of the grain to find the ideal variety. Our systematic investigation led us to a single variety of barley, which not only delivered a complex flavour profile, but produced an incredibly smooth spirit.” Dr Thomas Simnadis, PhD Nutrition and Grain Science

Awards

Gold Medal: 2026 London Spirits Competition

This whisky is part of a rare collection aged in authentic Spanish sherry casks from Jerez de la Frontera. Each release showcases a different sherry style - Pedro Ximenez, Oloroso and Palo Cortado - capturing the essence of Spain's most celebrated wines. This single cask whisky offers a rare opportunity to experience the fusion of Spanish opulence with Australian craftsmanship. Get the full set here

“Our whisky journey began with a search for the perfect barley. We worked closely with an Australian grower, Michael Sinclair, who grew several varieties of barley for us to test. We spent countless hours perfecting the milling, fermentation and distillation of the grain to find the ideal variety. Our systematic investigation led us to a single variety of barley, which not only delivered a complex flavour profile, but produced an incredibly smooth spirit.” Dr Thomas Simnadis, PhD Nutrition and Grain Science

Awards

Gold Medal: 2026 London Spirits Competition

This whisky is part of a rare collection aged in authentic Spanish sherry casks from Jerez de la Frontera. Each release showcases a different sherry style - Pedro Ximenez, Oloroso and Palo Cortado - capturing the essence of Spain's most celebrated wines. This single cask whisky offers a rare opportunity to experience the fusion of Spanish opulence with Australian craftsmanship. Get the full set here

“Our whisky journey began with a search for the perfect barley. We worked closely with an Australian grower, Michael Sinclair, who grew several varieties of barley for us to test. We spent countless hours perfecting the milling, fermentation and distillation of the grain to find the ideal variety. Our systematic investigation led us to a single variety of barley, which not only delivered a complex flavour profile, but produced an incredibly smooth spirit.” Dr Thomas Simnadis, PhD Nutrition and Grain Science

Awards

Silver Medal: 2026 London Spirits Competition

FIRST RELEASE SHIPPING FROM 1ST DECEMBER!

OLOROSO CASK 700mL, PALO CORTADO CASK 700mL AND PEDRO XIMENEZ CASK 700mL THREE PACK - COMPLETE SET.

Prepared from locally grown malted barley, the whisky in both releases were distilled and barrelled in the coastal town of Wollongong. Each whisky was aged in ex-Bourbon casks for 4 years and finished in authentic Spanish sherry casks for 3 years. These complex, balanced Australian single malt whiskies offers a grain to glass drinking experience, ready to be shared.

This listing is for one bottle of Oloroso Cask, one bottle of Palo Cortado Cask and one bottle of Pedro Ximenez Cask. Three bottles to create the Headlands Spanish Sherry Cask set. Each bottle is 700mL 46% ALC/VOL. Bottled in 2025.

Headlands Distilling Co was founded in 2015, in Wollongong, Australia. Our first single malt whisky is a testament to passion and perseverance.

“Our whisky journey began with a search for the perfect barley. We worked closely with an Australian grower, Michael Sinclair who grew several varieties of barley for us to test. We spent countless hours perfecting the milling, fermentation and distillation of the grain to find the ideal variety. Our systematic investigation led us to a single variety of barley, which not only delivered a complex flavour profile, but produced an incredibly smooth spirit.” -Dr Thomas Simnadis, PhD Nutrition and Grain Science

Illawarra Plum Cask Whisky

The release of this whisky was planned for many years. We patiently waited (sampling the cask each year) until it was brimming with complexity. It is a whisky which is much greater than the sum of its parts. We can't wait to share a completely unique Australian native single malt, single cask whisky with you.

Spirit of the Illawarra Plum was made exclusively from perfectly ripe, rare and hand foraged native Illawarra Plum fruit from the Illawarra region. It was a world first that still hasn't been replicated. Spirit of the Illawarra Plum was barrel aged with the native fruits inside the barrel for the entire maturation period. The fruit was then pressed to extract the liquid and not sweetened. If you are lucky enough to have one of these bottles in your collection, we literally can't think of a more rare drink. For more information on the Illawarra Plum click here

How to serve

Experienced whisky connoisseurs can enjoy this single malt whisky neat. We can also recommend adding spring water with a water dropper to unlock hidden levels of plum and other berry/lolly flavours as the ABV drops. This release is also delicious with a single large cube of ice, which dampens the plum tannins, allowing you to appreciate a broader spectrum of flavour.

Awards

Double Gold Medal: 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal: 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2025 London Spirits Competition
Bronze Medal: 2024 London Spirits Competition

Apera Cask Single Malt Whisky

Marmalade and dried fruit peel combine with hints of walnuts, complex toasted oak, baked pears and vanilla in this Australian whisky. The whisky in this release was distilled and barrelled in the coastal town of Wollongong. It has been finished in oak casks that were seasoned with 18 year old Seppeltsfield Rare Rich Apera. Made from Palomino and Grenache grapes grown in the Barossa Valley in South Australia, this is the Australian equivalent of Spanish Oloroso Sherry. This complex, balanced Australian single malt whisky offers a grain to glass drinking experience, ready to be shared.

700mL bottle size. 46% ALC/VOL 25 standard drinks

Headlands Distilling Co was founded in 2015, in Wollongong, Australia. Our first single malt whisky is a testament to passion and perseverance.

“Our whisky journey began with a search for the perfect barley. We worked closely with an Australian grower, Michael Sinclair, who grew several varieties of barley for us to test. We spent countless hours perfecting the milling, fermentation and distillation of the grain to find the ideal variety. Our systematic investigation led us to a single variety of barley, which not only delivered a complex flavour profile, but produced an incredibly smooth spirit.” Dr Thomas Simnadis, PhD Nutrition and Grain Science

“With so many world-renowned Australian wineries, the search for the perfect barrels to age our whisky was never going to be easy. Rather than looking at the barrels themselves, we focused on the characteristics of Australian fortified wines. Once we established a short list of the best Australian fortified wines, we went about doing anything we could to secure the barrels.” Dr Lachlan Hingley, MchD. PhD.

At a bottling strength of 46%, these whiskies are smooth and bursting with flavour. Adding small amounts of water to neat whisky will release additional complexity. Have a seat with a Glencairn whisky glass and add drops of water while sipping for the full experience!

Awards

Gold Medal: 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal: 2023 London Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2026 London Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2025 London Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2023 London Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2023 Bartender Spirits Awards
Silver Medal: 2022 London Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2022 World Whiskies Awards
Silver Medal: 2021 London Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

“Our whisky journey began with a search for the perfect barley. We worked closely with an Australian grower, Michael Sinclair, who grew several varieties of barley for us to test. We spent countless hours perfecting the milling, fermentation and distillation of the grain to find the ideal variety. Our systematic investigation led us to a single variety of barley, which not only delivered a complex flavour profile, but produced an incredibly smooth spirit.” Dr Thomas Simnadis, PhD Nutrition and Grain Science

“With so many world-renowned Australian wineries, the search for the perfect barrels to age our whisky was never going to be easy. Rather than looking at the barrels themselves, we focused on the characteristics of Australian fortified wines. Once we established a short list of the best Australian fortified wines, we went about doing anything we could to secure the barrels.” Dr Lachlan Hingley, MchD. PhD.

At a bottling strength of 46%, this whisky is smooth and bursting with flavour. Adding small amounts of water to neat whisky will release additional complexity. Have a seat with a Glencairn whisky glass and add a few drops of water while sipping for the full experience!

Awards

Double Gold Medal: 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Double Gold Medal: 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal: 2026 London Spirits Competition
Gold Medal: 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal: 2023 London Spirits Competition
Gold Medal: 2023 Bartender Spirits Awards
Gold Medal: 2022 London Spirits Competition
Gold Medal: 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold Medal: 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2025 London Spirits Competition
Silver Medal: 2021 London Spirits Competition
Bronze Medal: 2024 London Spirits Competition
Bronze Medal: 2022 World Whiskies Awards