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Add Whisky Monkeys as a Google favoriteIn Tasmania, the Year of the Fire Horse hasn’t passed LARK Distillery by. The distillery has unveiled a special edition devoted entirely to Lunar New Year: a limited edition single malt.
LARK Distillery’s new single malt whisky in honor of Lunar New Year is anything but ordinary. The expression features a fitting label and, of course, a great whisky.
What is the LARK 2026 Fire Horse Limited Edition whisky?
For the 2026 Fire Horse Limited Edition, LARK Distillery crafted a Tasmanian single malt matured in hand-selected first-fill sherry and port casks. This distinctive combination has imparted lush, sweet notes to the whisky.
The distillery then applied a finishing period in special Seppeltsfield Tawny casks, adding further depth and complexity to the flavor.
What does the LARK 2026 Fire Horse Limited Edition taste like?
According to the distillery, the whisky offers the following tasting notes:
- Nose: Gentle pear blossom with sweet, honeyed tea, rich caramel, and touches of roasted quince.
- Palate: Orange spice cake and apricot compote with juicy dried raisins, treacle pudding, and soft red dates.
- Finish: Hazelnut praline with candied fruit, a hint of new leather, and a whisper of Highland peat smoke.
A special package for the new year
The whisky is bottled in a special release featuring artwork created by Chris Yee. Both the label and the box are rich with symbolism. Flowing lines shape the Fire Horse, wood-grain textures nod to Cradle Mountain, and subtle flight paths across the night sky symbolize journey and reunion. The bottle exudes luxury, depth, and collectible appeal.
Where to buy the LARK 2026 Year of the Fire Horse?
The 2026 Fire Horse Limited Edition is available exclusively online through LARK Distillery’s official channels. Only 25 bundles are available worldwide, making availability extremely limited.
Just 25 bundles are on offer, including the 2026 Fire Horse Limited Edition alongside the 2025 Knotted Tree and Golden LARK releases.
FAQ
- What is LARK Distillery known for?
LARK is a pioneer of Tasmanian single malt whisky, celebrated for its craftsmanship and rich, complex flavor profiles. - Where is LARK whisky made?
The distillery is based in Hobart, Tasmania, where pristine water and a cool climate help shape maturation. - Does LARK only release limited editions?
No. Alongside exclusive releases, LARK also offers a permanent core range of single malts available internationally.
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