Lark Ruby Abyss No. 285 Signature Collection Single Malt Tasmanian Whisky 700ml

Brand: Lark (Lark Distillery)
Release Name: Ruby Abyss No. 285 (Signature Collection)
Whisky Style / Type: Single Malt Australian Whisky
Age: No Age Statement (Premium archival cask solera selection)
Volume: 700ml
Alc / Vol (%): 43.8%
Country: Australia
Region: Hobart, Tasmania
Cask Type: 100% First-Fill Seppeltsfield Vintage Port & Sherry Casks with 100-Year-Old Port Reserves
Limited Edition: Yes (Allocated Signature Portfolio Outturn)
Award Winner: No (The overarching core brand is heavily decorated; this expression represents a fresh global restage)
Cask Strength: No

Founded in 1992 by Bill Lark, often hailed as the “Godfather of Australian Whisky,” Lark Distillery has become a pioneer of the modern Tasmanian whisky movement. Based in the Coal River Valley, Lark is celebrated for its innovative use of casks, careful small-batch production, and distinctive house style, which balances rich fruit, spice, and a subtle influence of Tasmanian peat. Today, Lark continues to push boundaries with limited editions like Dark Lark, while remaining true to the craftsmanship that established it as one of Australia’s most iconic distilleries.

What positions Ruby Abyss No. 285 as an indispensable masterpiece for world spirits investors is its extraordinary wood pedigree and unctuous weight. By partnering directly with Seppeltsfield, the blending team secures direct access to historic fortified pipes dating back over a hundred years. This extensive wood history forces an incredible structural triangle of sweetness, umami, and plush silkiness onto the spirit, generating dark fruit and mocha characteristics that modern automated lines cannot emulate. The inclusion of subtle peat elements introduces a brilliant, savory edge that keeps the thick, syrupy fortified weight perfectly balanced on the tongue. Operating as the absolute pinnacle profile of the brand's core restage, its magnificent presentation box commands instant shelf authority.