our barrel program is Australia’s Best…

Other Australian distilleries sell barrels filled with new make.

Our approach is totally different.

With Amber Lane, you get to taste & choose the bourbon cask whisky you want & what the finishing cask will be, so you know your whisky is going to be good from the start.

You play an active role in the direction of your barrel, working with our distillers at all stages of the maturation process.

WHAT MAKES AMBER LANE SPECIAL?

Large-Format Barrels

Amber Lane uses larger barrels (200-250L) than many other Australian whisky producers, allowing for slower, more refined ageing.

Longer Maturation

Amber Lane extends its maturation cycles well beyond the Australian average, holding back releases until the whisky is ready, to ensure a more complex & integrated spirit. 

European Principles

Amber Lane adopts maturation & blending techniques from France’s Cognac region, which are better suited to Australia's climate. 

Award-Winning whiskies

Amber Lane has received numerous gold & silver medals at global whisky competitions, including the International Wine & Spirits Competition, Halliday Spirits Guide & the Royal Australian Spirits Award.

COMPLEX & BALANCED FLAVOUR

Amber Lane’s techniques result in whiskies that are uniquely refined, complex, balanced & delicious.

DISTILLING PROCESS

Amber Lane utilises a large 3600-litre copper still, designed to maximise copper contact & produce more complex flavours.

  • MARCELO, NSW

    "Amber Lane’s barrel program is simply a cut above the rest. I joined it at its inception, having learned about the care & dedication with which Phil & Rod make, blend, mature & bottle their spirit & I couldn’t be happier.

    Not only do I receive samples every six months to closely follow maturation, but I also have plenty of opportunities to ask questions about it & engage with other like-minded cask owners in the program.”

  • DANIEL, NSW

    "I signed up for a barrel to coincide with the birth of my son. So far, it's been a great experience, from filling the barrel to first sampling it around the six-month mark.

    I'm enjoying the process & looking forward to seeing how the spirit matures over time, before finding the right time to bottle & share with friends & family."

  • ANDREW & JULIEANNE, NSW

    "We are now 3.5 years down our Amber Lane Barrel Journey & what an amazing experience it has been. From the afternoon selecting our barrel & the tastings along the way, to assisting in creating our bottle label & being involved in the actual bottling process, it’s been amazing.

    We have loved the way our whisky has been developing in the barrel & getting to know the process better. We cannot imagine having this experience with any other distillery. Amber Lane really add a family touch to this experience. We now have a great whisky, as well as new, lifelong friends.”

learn from the cellar master

Deep-dive into all things whisky barrels, flavour & maturation with our cellar master, Rod Berry, thanks to these in-depth discussions from our monthly Premium Amblers’ catch-ups.

amber lane’s trophy cabinet

23 national & international awards - and counting!

One of Australia’s most decorated whisky distilleries, some of our latest accolades include…

Halliday Spirits Guide
Noble Lane, Liquid Amber, Apera & Alchemical Series: Water scored 90+ /100

Australian International Spirits Award
Gold medal - 2025 limited release Silk Road

2025 International Wine & Spirits Competition
Gold medal - Equinox

2024 Sydney Royal Distilled Spirits Show
Champion Single Malt Whisky - Alchemical Series: Water

2024 Royal Australian Spirits Award
Champion Small Batch Spirit - Alchemical Series: Air
Best Single Cask Whisky - Apera 100

Click here for a full list of our medal awards.