This release is a tribute to heritage, innovation, and the art of whisky making.
This inaugural Morris Single Barrel release not only honours the quality and craftsmanship of Australian whisky and winemaking, but celebrates the unique terroir of Rutherglen, home to the Morris family since 1859. As Australia’s Most Awarded Wine & Whisky Brand, this Single Barrel release showcases the exceptional flavours forged by the surrounding landscape and natural elements.
The fertile river plains of the Murray Valley provided the ideal foundation for George Morris to establish the family’s Rutherglen winery in 1859. It was on these very soils that the Morris family first pioneered Durif as a table wine. Known for its richness and bold, full-bodied flavours, the Durif varietal has since become iconic to the region.
We filled this barrel on a crisp winter Thursday in June 2018. Since then, time has allowed the natural elements of the Durif barrel to shape a unique flavour profile, creating an exceptional whisky that is full of character and complexity. The Durif Single Barrel Whisky bottled at 58.5% ABV is the purest expression of Morris of Rutherglen, showcasing intense flavours of dried fruits and dark chocolate crème.