LARK – Australia’s No.1 Luxury Single Malt and pioneer of modern Tasmanian whisky – today  unveils a bold new luxury Single Malt portfolio, marking a defining moment in the brand’s  evolution and ambition to reshape the global New World luxury whisky category.

L-R: Fire Trail; Devil’s Storm; Ruby Abyss; Cinder Forest.

Pontville, Tasmania, 23 January 2026 – LARK Distilling Co. Ltd, creator of Australia’s Number 1 Luxury Single  Malt Whisky, today unveils its new luxury portfolio of four expressions, elevating the fortified depth, flavour  intensity and silky complexity for which the brand has earned global acclaim. Presented in a vibrant new livery  and housed in a sculptural redesigned 700ml bottle, this new chapter signals LARK’s confident step onto the  world stage. 

Born at the edge of the world and shaped by Tasmania’s extraordinary climate, the new LARK portfolio is an  unapologetic expression of place. Four striking new Single Malts are introduced alongside a confident new  visual identity, each whisky capturing the wild beauty, elemental power and creative freedom of the island  LARK calls home. These are whiskies that taste like nowhere else on Earth. 

Three expressions, Fire Trail, Devil’s Storm and Ruby Abyss, will lead the portfolio’s global release, each  revealing a distinct dimension of Tasmania’s unique character. A fourth expression, Cinder Forest, will be  available exclusively through Global Travel Retail at key international airports. The new design language  channels the island’s wild landscapes and the soaring spirit of the skylark, pairing contemporary elegance with  illustrated Tasmanian flora and fauna that celebrate LARK’s singular provenance. 

“We’re thrilled to be bringing these new expressions, wrapped in LARK’s bold new look, out into the world,”  says Stuart Gregor, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. “We’re whisky fanatics at heart, driven  by the people we work with, the place we come from, and a pioneering spirit that keeps us pushing forward. It  really is whisky from another world, and you can taste Tasmania in every drop.” 

Tasmania stands among the world’s most exceptional whisky-making regions. A southern island carved by  wind and sea and lying just beyond the reach of Antarctica, it is defined by four extreme seasons and dramatic temperature swings that shape whisky more intensely, and in less time, than almost anywhere else  on Earth.  

From the purest air and water to ancient peat marshes and the influence of the Southern Ocean, every  elemental force of the island is imprinted in LARK’s whisky. This closeness to the edge of the world infuses  each spirit with depth, power and a sense of untamed beauty. 

Founded in 1992 by Bill and Lyn Lark, whose persistence overturned a century old distilling ban dating back  to 1839, and ignited modern Tasmanian whisky, LARK has led Australia’s whisky movement. Today, Chris  Thomson, Master Distiller and protégé of Bill and Lyn, carries this legacy forward, bridging tradition with  innovation and embracing the creative freedom that defines the New World whisky category. Guided by taste  rather than convention, Thomson and his team continually experiment with casks, rare finishes and locally  sourced ingredients to craft whiskies defined by experience, not rules. 

LARK’s House Style is distinguished by its fortified depth and layered, silky complexity, delivering sweetness,  richness and a distinctive New World umami character. Matured and finished using custom fortified wine  seasoning and balanced through the unique use of apple-wood smoked water, LARK whiskies offer a fuller,  more luxurious mouthfeel and a flavour-forward profile that lingers. 

Chris Thomson, Master Distiller, elaborates: “Taste is our compass. Being New World means we’re not  bound by historical rules. That freedom allows us to release whiskies only when they truly sing. We taste every  spirit up to 70 times before bottling, ensuring each glass expresses the true essence of Tasmania, its  community, climate and terroir.” 

LARK whisky is crafted using Tasmanian barley malted in Devonport, delivering a lower yield and a richer,  oilier and more viscous spirit. A seven-day fermentation using small-batch brewers’ yeast, combined with  exposure to Tasmania’s ambient air, allows wild yeast inoculation to influence the flavour profile. Maturation  draws on some of Australia’s finest and oldest fortified wine casks from Seppeltsfield Wines in the Barossa  Valley, some with over 100 years of liquid history, imparting deep character and richness into every drop. 

Cutting peat in Tasmania’s Central Highlands: Bill Lark (left) and Chris Thomson  

Peat is sourced from Browns Marsh in Tasmania’s Central Highlands, imparting a gentle, earthy smoke unique  to LARK. The distillery remains the only producer in the Southern Hemisphere with its own peat-mining licence.  The spirit is cut using apple-wood smoked water from Tasmania’s famed orchards, an innovative technique that  enhances balance, complexity and the signature umami character found across the range.

The Four Expressions in LARK’s New Permanent Portfolio  

Fire Trail – is the purest expression of the LARK house style, bold, vibrant and unmistakably Tasmanian. It  captures the essence of the spirit and house style that defines LARK.

Fire Trail is an enticing Single Malt, vibrant citrus and baked fruit meet the depth of Port and Sherry casks, balanced by the subtle savoury note of apple wood smoked water. 

 

Devil’s Storm – is the bold heart of LARK, a tempest of depth, texture and Tasmanian intensity. It embodies  everything that defines the LARK craft: fearless flavour, rare cask mastery and a sense of place that’s  unmistakably Tasmanian.

Devil’s Storm is a luxury and bold Single Malt aged in vintage first-fill Port and Sherry casks from Seppeltsfield and finished in American Oak, revealing scorched red fruit, almond fudge and rich chocolate. Powerful yet perfectly balanced. 

Ruby Abyss – stands at the summit, a whisky of rare depth, indulgence and elemental balance. It represents  the first release in the LARK Super Luxury range, where every detail is elevated to art.

Ruby Abyss is a deeply complex Single Malt aged in 100% first-fill vintage Port and Sherry casks, courtesy of our time-honoured partnership with Seppeltsfield Wines, featuring a century-old Australian Port reserve. Finished in masterfully seasoned casks, the nose offers dark fruits and caramelised brown sugar, leading to silky mocha and finishing with brandy snap sweetness fused with delicate Tasmanian peat smoke. 

Cinder Forest (Global Travel Retail) – a refined, travel-exclusive expression crafted for global whisky  explorers. It showcases the depth of the LARK fortified house style through hand selected casks, providing a  symphony of layered complexity. Designed to intrigue and reward discovery, it embodies the New World  creativity and elevated craftsmanship that define LARK.

Cinder Forest is a rich and harmonious Single Malt, a symphony of lingering flavours, shaped by first-fill Port and Sherry casks, with a rich American Oak finish. Sweet vanilla and honey unfurl, while a citrus mist lifts, revealing layers of chocolate and spiced dates.

“From confronting century-old laws, to celebrating Tasmania’s thriving whisky community, our journey with  LARK has always been driven by passion and belief,” said Bill Lark, co-founder of LARK, widely known as The Godfather of Australian Whisky. “This new range brings together our respect for craft, our island home  and our desire to keep pushing what Tasmanian whisky can be. We can’t wait to share these new expressions with the world.” 

LARK’s new luxury core range will be rolled out through premium bars, select retail partners, e-commerce  platforms, and Global Travel Retail worldwide. The new luxury portfolio made its highly anticipated regional debut with exclusive launches in Malaysia and Singapore in early 2026. These four expressions – Fire Trail, Devil’s Storm, Ruby Abyss, and the travel-exclusive Cinder Forest – represent the pinnacle of Tasmanian distillation and LARK’s commitment to defining a new chapter in global luxury whisky. 

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