Archie Rose Distilling Co. and co-owner Chris Hemsworth are bringing three core Archie Rose whiskies to the U.S. for the first time. Bottles reach shelves starting Friday, Oct. 23. The launch comes with a new global campaign film that Hemsworth produced and stars in alongside his brother Luke. It is streaming now on Chris Hemsworth’s YouTube channel.
Hemsworth joined founder Will Edwards as co-owner in August. He helped redesign the brand, including a new flask-shaped bottle with textured glass inspired by the land where the grains are grown. The lighter glass supports Archie Rose’s sustainability goals as a certified B Corp.
“This new chapter stays true to what has always defined Archie Rose: making exceptional whisky in Australia, from Australian-grown ingredients, with a genuine sense of place,” says Will Edwards, Founder and Co-Owner of Archie Rose. “We’ve spent the last twelve years refining our whiskies and we now have a portfolio and brand identity that reflects our Australian grown and made heritage, while giving us a strong platform to introduce Australian whisky to more people around the world.”
“Archie Rose embodies the very best of Australia—from raw local ingredients to the incredible passion of the team behind the stills,” says Hemsworth. “I’ve been a fan of Archie Rose for years because, quite simply, they make brilliant whisky. The awards speak for themselves, but it’s the flavor and character of each expression that truly set them apart. Unveiling these three whiskies with a look that reflects the richness of our landscape isn’t just an exciting evolution, it’s Australian distilling at its absolute peak. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created and can’t wait for more people in Australia and around the world to discover them.”
“Great whisky starts its life in the field,” says Archie Rose Master Distiller Dave Withers. “Our goal has always been to showcase the breadth, quality and distinctive character of Australia’s raw ingredients through the innovation of our Sydney distillery. Partnering with Chris allows us to take that Australian craft to the global stage across our whisky range.”
The U.S. lineup
- Straight Rye Malt Whisky ($49.99): Australian-grown rye malted by Voyager Craft Malt. 46% ABV, aged in charred virgin American oak. Notes of vanilla, caramel, herbal rye, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Twice named World’s Best Rye Whisky.
- Single Malt Australian Whisky ($59.99): Six Australian barley malts. 46% ABV, aged in Australian fortified wine (apera), European oak and American oak casks. Notes of roasted pecan, tropical fruit, toffee and sticky date pudding. Five-time Australia’s Best Single Malt.
- Australian Original Whisky ($39.99): A marriage of the Rye Malt and Single Malt. 40% ABV. Notes of vanilla, caramel, tropical fruit, citrus and biscuity rye.
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