{"title":"Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the powerful whiskies of Islay. Influenced by the elegance of Japanese whisky. Defined by Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-rule","title":"Desperate Measures","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesperate times call for Desperate Measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the things that affected us was no longer being able to sell kegged beer. Rather than let that beer go to waste, we distilled it instead. This is beer that has been twice distilled into a spirit, then matured in oak casks until ready. Essentially it’s a whisky produced from a range of different grains and a bit of hops as well. Desperate Measures showcases an incredibly unique flavour profile.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500ml | 45% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Bligh's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075478880414,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/2858\/6116\/files\/DEA978C6-3D78-4EF8-8B3D-0DFB852C36BB.png?v=1778570224"},{"product_id":"single-malt-whisky-second-release-cask-strength","title":"Gorgon - Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky - Second Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe proudly present our first Cask Strength whisky: Gorgon. Named after the second ship sent to bring the Bounty mutineers to justice (after HMS Pandora had an encounter with a reef), the name, Gorgon, is rich with history. For starters, the ship, Gorgon, was named after the three monstrous sisters in Greek mythology, the most infamous being Medusa. One of the wonderful things about being able to share this whisky with you is that the name Gorgon not only has ties to maritime history, but holds personal significance. Karen's second published book was titled, The Gaze of the Gorgon (2002), and Stephen's first side-hustle was a business called Medusa Cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eThis whisky was years in the making, and much has happened since it was laid to rest in its casks back in 2019. Though the process of \u003cspan\u003eélevage\u003c\/span\u003e, it was matured in three different sherry casks, which were married together into yet another sherry cask before being transferred to an refill whisky cask, and finally to one of our own rum casks to help embrace the sweetness it had developed, and help soften the tannins. It has been bottled at full, natural cask strength and with its natural colour.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eEvery part of creating a finished whisky, once the barley grains arrive, is started and completed by us, by hand, using tried and true methods. We feel the results of our work are well worth the enormous effort, and we hope you agree.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eThere were only 125 bottles total in this release, 25 of which were set aside for the collector’s edition treatment, so this is a very limited release. May you enjoy it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eSlainté.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eAdam Brooks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eHead Distiller\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e61% ABV | 500ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Bligh's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45292856443038,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/2858\/6116\/files\/56EAF885-98C9-4FBD-BC9E-95FEF0F13A9E.png?v=1779355981"},{"product_id":"collector-s-edition-single-malt-whisky-second-release","title":"Collector’s Edition Single Malt Whisky - Second Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e We proudly present our first Cask Strength whisky: Gorgon. Named after the second ship sent to bring the Bounty mutineers to justice (after HMS Pandora had an encounter with a reef), the name, Gorgon, is rich with history. For starters, the ship, Gorgon, was named after the three monstrous sisters in Greek mythology, the most infamous being Medusa. One of the wonderful things about being able to share this whisky with you is that the name Gorgon not only has ties to maritime history, but holds personal significance. Karen's second published book was titled, The Gaze of the Gorgon (2002), and Stephen's first side-hustle was a business called Medusa Cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eThis whisky was years in the making, and much has happened since it was laid to rest in its casks back in 2019. Prior to this, it was matured in three different sherry casks, which were married together into yet another sherry cask before being transferred to one of our own rum casks to help embrace the sweetness it had developed, and help soften the tannins. It has been bottled at full, natural cask strength and with its natural colour.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eEvery part of creating a finished whisky, once the barley grains arrive, is started and completed by us, by hand, using tried and true methods. We feel the results of our work are well worth the enormous effort, and we hope you agree.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eThere were 25 out of the 125 bottles total that were boxed for the collector's edition treatment, so this is a very limited release. May you enjoy it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eSlainté.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eAdam Brooks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eHead Distiller\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e61% ABV | 500ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Bligh's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45330514477214,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/2858\/6116\/files\/5CBCBF1B-A46C-44E3-9B1F-7C1C0B1641A9.png?v=1777823110"},{"product_id":"defiance-single-malt-whisky-third-release","title":"Defiance Single Malt Whisky - Third Release","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 1795, Captain Bligh was instrumental in planning a sensible solution to quell a mutiny on board the HMS Defiance while commanding HMS Calcutta. Against all odds he was able to bring a mutinous ship back to duty without bloodshed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn our own minor act of ‘rebellion’, we’ve\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eused Scottish peated malt rather than Tasmanian barley to create this whisky. It has also been matured entirely in a 100L second-fill sherry cask. What was left of the incumbent sherry has not disturbed the wonderfully delicate spirit, which allows the peat smoke to billow through. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eInspired by the great whiskies of Islay, we hope to pay homage to them with our own style of peated whisky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs you drink, you'll be welcomed by prominent floral peat smoke and malt, toasted oak and light tropical fruits. On the palate expect cocoa and butterscotch and dried fruits on the finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEvery finished whisky is started and completed by hand, using tried and true methods. We feel the results of our work are well worth the enormous effort, and we hope you agree. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46.6% ABV | 500ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Bligh's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46224434299038,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/2858\/6116\/files\/FB93957B-1C10-4AD1-848A-428347484B2B.png?v=1778759408"},{"product_id":"collector-s-edition-defiance-single-malt-whisky-third-release","title":"Collector’s Edition - Defiance Single Malt Whisky - Third Release","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is the boxed Collector’s Edition of the Defiance Single Malt Whisky. The whisky is the same, however we packaged these in specially engraved hinged boxes with the information about the whisky on parchment that is signed and wax stamped by the distiller. We have numbered them, and wax sealed and stamped the cork. We did this for only 10 bottles out of the batch for those who want something even more special  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1795, Captain Bligh was instrumental in planning a sensible solution to quell a mutiny on board the HMS Defiance while commanding HMS Calcutta. Against all odds he was able to bring a mutinous ship back to duty without bloodshed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn our own minor act of ‘rebellion’, we’ve\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eused Scottish peated malt rather than Tasmanian barley to create this whisky. It has also been matured entirely in a 100L second-fill sherry cask. What was left of the incumbent sherry has not disturbed the wonderfully delicate spirit, which allows the peat smoke to billow through. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eInspired by the great whiskies of Islay, we hope to pay homage to them with our own style of peated whisky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs you drink, you'll be welcomed by prominent peat smoke and malt, toasted oak and light tropical fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEvery finished whisky is started and completed by hand, using tried and true methods. We feel the results of our work are well worth the enormous effort, and we hope you agree. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46.6% ABV | 500ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Bligh's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46224507928734,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/2858\/6116\/files\/2DFCE3A4-E0A6-42A7-A861-61833298C351.png?v=1777820480"},{"product_id":"whisky-widow-whisky-liqueur","title":"Whisky Widow Whisky Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed for Karen’s latest bestselling book (Karen Brooks is Co-Owner along with Steve, and also the distiller’s mother), this liqueur took inspiration from a time when whisky only vaguely resembled the drink we enjoy today, produced in secret, secluded locations in the Scottish Highlands to avoid the authorities, smuggling was the lifeblood of many communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall batch whisky with additions of dates, raisins, liquorice root, cocoa nibs, saffron, cinnamon, cubeb pepper, mace, allspice and more. The flavours are all delicately woven together with generous but balanced sweetness to make this a fantastic way to cap off an evening. Perhaps alongside a book you’ve just read about. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35% ABV | 500ml \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Bligh's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46476959056030,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/2858\/6116\/files\/200DAB4A-906E-4CC0-844D-1CAE55D52DDB.png?v=1779122646"},{"product_id":"single-malt-whisky-tasting-pack-3x200ml","title":"Single Malt Whisky Tasting Pack 3x200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree of our signature single malt whiskies. The sample pack will change according to availability. It currently contains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgon: Triple first fill sherry cask maturation. A powerful sherry bomb. 61% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefiance: Second fill sherry cask maturation. A wonderful balance of dried fruit character \u0026amp; peat smoke. 46.6% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvidence: A double beer cask maturation, demonstrating what can be achieved with the synergy between our brewery and the distillery. 47% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarious ABV | 3 x 200ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Bligh's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46477062013086,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/2858\/6116\/files\/A86F0EA0-BEEA-4509-A231-4221764231D4.png?v=1778582478"},{"product_id":"providence-single-malt-whisky","title":"Providence - Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 1791, Captain Bligh was given command of HMS Providence for his second (this time successful) breadfruit voyage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe meaning of Providence, divine foresight, was also very appropriate for a whisky matured exclusively in our very own beer casks. We recommend pairing with our Project X strong black ale, which happens to be the same cask type that this whisky was finished in  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eInspired by the powerful whiskies of Islay. Influenced by the elegance of Japanese whisky. Defined by Tasmania. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExpect an incredibly well balanced interplay of dried fruit, roasted malt, honey with gentle notes of coffee and subtle tannins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEvery finished whisky is started and completed by hand, using tried and true methods. We feel the results of our work are well worth the enormous effort, and we hope you agree. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e “….A \u003cspan\u003ebeautifully balanced whisky, both a rich and elegant Tasmanian malt.”                   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e                       -Bill Lark AM, Godfather Of Australian Whisky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47% ABV | 500ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Bligh's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46525923459230,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/2858\/6116\/files\/5457FC7F-A46B-405E-B9CF-AE5549395F5F.png?v=1778777834"},{"product_id":"the-museum-collection-the-first-three-whisky-releases","title":"The Museum Collection - The First Three Whisky Releases","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first three whiskies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur first release whisky, named ‘Pandora’, for both the ship tasked with bringing the mutineers of Captain Bligh’s ship \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bounty\u003c\/i\u003e to justice, and for the woman in Greek mythology who’s known for bringing both chaos and hope into the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt began maturation in a Captain Bligh’s 'Keelhaul’ strong ale cask, before being transferred to a refill bourbon cask for a gentler finishing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Collector’s Edition is the first 50 bottles packaged in wood and individually numbered. This whisky cask filled only 190 bottles in total\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgon, the second release was three first-fill sherry casks, PX, cream and Oloroso married together after the first year into another first-fill PX cask. After a few years developing complexity and an incredibly intensity, it was moved to a refill bourbon cask to slow the maturation, before finally being moved to one of our own rum casks for a lengthy finishing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefiance is an ode to the distiller’s favourite whiskies from Islay, Scotland. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first and last set we will offer for sale. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Bligh's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804801421470,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/2858\/6116\/files\/6B1DEE02-9BE3-41EF-9960-BAE4AE17C983.png?v=1778228187"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.captainblighs.com.au\/collections\/whisky.oembed","provider":"Captain Bligh's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}