Starward Negroni Whiskey Cocktail
Starward Negroni Whiskey Cocktail is a ready-to-pour 500mL bottled cocktail at 32% ABV (64 proof), built on Starward's bold Melbourne-made single malt whisky aged in Australian red wine barrels. Sweet vermouth and bitter orange liqueur from trusted local producers complete the build — a distinctly Australian twist on the Italian aperitif. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 32% (64 proof) — 500mL ready-to-pour; ~7 serves
- Base spirit: Starward single malt whisky, matured in Australian red wine barrels
- Build: whisky + sweet vermouth + bitter orange liqueur
- Origin: Starward Distillery, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Style: bottled cocktail — balanced and bold, locked in by the distillery
The Boulevardier, Australian-Made
A Negroni made with whisky is technically a Boulevardier, and Starward leans into it: their red-wine-barrel whisky was always crafted to sing in a cocktail, and here it's married to sweet vermouth and bitter orange before the bottle is sealed. The profile is balanced yet bold — herbal orangey aromas, juicy orange and sour cherry on the palate, and a long, drying finish with hints of Jaffa chocolate and orange zest. Explore more from Starward or browse whisky.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of maraschino cherries, bright orange citrus, anise, and a herbal twist; juicy orange flesh, lemon rind, sour cherry, and cassia bark on the palate; long and drying finish with Jaffa chocolate and orange zest.
How to Enjoy
Simply serve over ice with an orange peel — no mixing, no measuring. It's a pre-dinner drink built for antipasti, charcuterie, and slow sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Starward Negroni made with gin or whisky?
Whisky — it's a whisky Negroni (a Boulevardier), built on Starward's red-wine-barrel single malt.
How do you serve a bottled Negroni?
Just pour over ice and garnish with an orange peel — the balance is already set by the distillery.
What does Starward Negroni taste like?
Bright maraschino cherry and juicy orange, balanced by herbal bitterness and cassia-bark spice, with a long drying finish.
The aperitif, Australian-style — order Starward Negroni online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.