Lark Tasmanian Peated 50cl CNY 2025
ABV: 46% | Origin: Tasmania, Australia

Lark Tasmanian Peated 50cl CNY 2025 is a limited edition release celebrating the Chinese New Year in 2025. This special bottling combines the signature peaty flavors of Lark's Tasmanian single malts with the elegance and craftsmanship that define the distillery. The whisky offers bold smoky notes of peat, complemented by hints of honey, vanilla, and subtle spice. The finish is smooth with a warming, smoky embrace. The festive packaging makes it a perfect collector's item and a standout gift for whisky enthusiasts looking to celebrate the new year with something unique.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Earthy peat, delicate florals, sea spray, and hints of roasted coffee
• Palate: Floral peat, dark chocolate, oyster shell, marmalade, and subtle spice
• Finish: Ginger snap biscuit, sea spray, and a lingering smoky ash

Production Details

• Distillation method: Double distilled in copper pot stills
• Cask type(s):
  • Matured in a selection of small American oak casks (typically ex-bourbon)
• Special processes:
  • Lightly peated with Tasmanian Central Highlands peat (around 15-20 PPM)
  • Post-malt smoking process using 100kg of peat per 2 tons of malted barley
  • Non-chill filtered to preserve flavor depth
  • Bottled at 46% ABV for a bold yet balanced profile

Perfect For

• Celebrating Chinese New Year 2025 with a smoky Tasmanian twist
• Peat lovers honoring the Year of the Snake (January 29, 2025)
• Collectors seeking festive limited-edition whiskies
• Pairing with CNY feasts like smoked duck or ginger-spiced dishes
• Gifting to mark new beginnings with bold, untamed flavor

Expert Notes

• Crafted with peat from Lark’s own Central Highlands bog, unique to Tasmania
• Post-malt smoking delivers chocolate and earthy notes, distinct from Scotch
• Signed by Master Blender Chris Thomson, part of the Signature Collection
• A potential CNY 2025 release, blending Tasmanian terroir with festive spirit
• Ideal for bold palates welcoming the Lunar New Year’s renewal

Customer Reviews

• “Subtle smoke and floral depth—perfect for a festive toast!” – Alex B. ★★★★★
• “Peat and chocolate shine; great for CNY gatherings.” – Sophie R. ★★★★☆
• “A bold dram with a Tasmanian soul—loved it!” – Tom H. ★★★★☆

Interesting Facts

• CNY 2025 (Year of the Snake) began January 29, inspiring bold, transformative flavors
• Lark’s peat bog in Tasmania’s highlands offers a rare, sustainable smoke source
• Post-malt smoking sets this apart from traditional peated whiskies
• Lark, founded in 1992, pioneered Australia’s whisky revival
• Tasmania’s pristine environment shapes this new-world peated malt

Serving Suggestions

• Sip neat to toast the Lunar New Year with smoky elegance
• Pair with CNY dishes like roast pork, ginger sweets, or dark chocolate
• Mix into a highball with soda and mandarin zest for a festive lift
• Serve in a Glencairn glass to honor the Year of the Snake
• Enjoy with friends to celebrate new beginnings in 2025

Distillery

• Lark Distillery, founded in 1992 in Tasmania, Australia, ignited the nation’s whisky scene
• Located in the Coal River Valley, it harnesses local barley, peat, and water
• Pioneered by Bill Lark, ending a 150-year distilling ban in Tasmania
• Known for innovative releases, possibly including this CNY 2025 edition
• A carbon-neutral leader crafting luxury whiskies with global acclaim