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Uniquely Australian and a world first. STARWARD Nova is crafted exclusively with Australian wine barrels for maturation. Elementally matured in Australian red wine casks inherited from pioneering Australian wineries, the barrels are steamed not charred, to retain the penetration of wine into wood. Nova is our homage to the Australian wine pioneers who paved their way for all premium Australian drinks that have followed.
| Alcohol by Volume | 41.0% |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| UPC | 892032160025 |
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Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.
The palate opens oaky and drying, showing a rounded cherry note on the midpalate and finishing with soft brushes of vanilla and baking spice. Adding water brings out an unexpected espresso note.
Raisins and candy upfront, with a palate dominated by flavours of stone fruit, caramel, and cereal. There is a pleasant sour note in the mid palate.
Fresh and fruity with sunny flavours of candied pineapple, dried apricots, vanilla and white pepper.
Vanilla, bourbon, and corn, with nice fruit character on the nose. Wood flavours shine through on the palate, combining with sweetness and leaving a pleasant finish.
Delicate nose with an unctuous palate of sweet pastry, victoria sponge and baked fruit. Balanced oak notes with a warming heat.
Cherry jam with soft citrus notes that give an enjoyable mouth-puckering finish.
Sweetish nose with notes of red berry, grape and hibiscus flowers, roasted almonds, vanilla and subtle caramel. Soft and sweet on the palate with notes of dried fruit and spices. Finishes harmoniously.
Braided apple puff pastry, sultana, custard, a hint of blueberry, and jam slathered over warm scones, backed by hot chocolate and Christmas spices. The taste experience is surprising … and concludes with a ground ginger and peppery finish.
Starward Nova is a very pleasantly oaky single malt. … it's gentle on the palate with flavors of vanilla, honey, and a hint of strawberry jam. The finish is clean with a lingering sweetness and a bit of wood.
Polished oak and sweet orchard fruit are balanced by floral tones on the nose, with vanilla toffee providing a coherent development on the palate. … The long finish offers, raisin and berry notes.
Pear drops, barley, vanilla and light esters build into an elegantly understated nose. On the palate, succulent apricot, orchard fruits and even a bubblegum suggestion build sweetness. The finish is medium length, with lingering oakiness.
15 medals from 5 competitions, 2019 to 2026.
How strongly each flavor family shows up across 14 notes from 7 publications, weighted by source.
Starward 'Nova' against other world whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.
Closest world whiskies at a similar price: Coperies ($57.98), Abasolo Ancestral Corn ($49.98), and Sierra Norte Yellow Corn Single Barrel ($49.98).
Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.
| Whisky | Rich | Smoky | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starward 'Nova' (this bottle) | 4.8 | 0.2 | $62.98 |
| Coperies | 4.7 | 0.0 | $57.98 |
| Abasolo Ancestral Corn | 5.2 | 0.4 | $49.98 |
| Sierra Norte Yellow Corn Single Barrel | 5.1 | 0.8 | $49.98 |
| Rozelieures Rare Collection | 5.5 | 0.0 | $79.98 |
| Paul John Oloroso Select Cask | 4.0 | 1.0 | $149.98 |
| Royal Ranthambore Heritage Collection Indian Craft | 4.0 | 1.0 | $89.98 |
| Sierra Norte White Corn Single Barrel | 3.6 | 0.4 | $49.98 |
| Paul John Brilliance | 6.1 | 0.5 | $74.98 |
| Sierra Norte Black Corn Single Barrel | 4.3 | 1.5 | $56.98 |
| Paul John Select Cask Classic | 6.2 | 0.0 | $129.98 |
| Brenne 'Estate Cask' French | 3.1 | 0.0 | $79.98 |
| Never Say Die Kentucky Straight Rye | 5.0 | 2.2 | $99.98 |
| Kavalan King Car Conductor | 6.7 | 0.9 | $119.98 |
| Indri 'Trini - The Three Wood' Indian | 5.3 | 2.5 | $64.98 |
| Kavalan Sherry Oak | 6.3 | 2.2 | $169.96 |
| Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2025 | 7.7 | 0.0 | $1,999.96 |
| Paul John Peated Single Cask | 5.2 | 6.9 | $129.98 |
Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.