Archie Rose Australian Original Whisky

Archie Rose Australian Original Whisky is the newest addition to the Sydney distillery's core range — an all-malt whisky crafted from a marriage of Archie Rose's award-winning Straight Rye Malt and Single Malt whiskies, created in collaboration with co-owner Chris Hemsworth. Made from 100% Australian, sustainably farmed heritage rye and barley malts, with zero neutral spirits and no artificial colourings or flavourings, it matured for at least three years in European and American oak casks in the maritime air of coastal Sydney. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.

• ABV: 40% (80 proof)
• Size: 750mL
• Type: Australian Whisky — all-malt blend of rye malt and single malt whiskies
• Distillery: Archie Rose Distilling Co., Sydney, Australia
• Casks: European and American oak, minimum three years
• Grains: 100% Australian heritage rye and barley malts

The Story

Archie Rose is Australia's most highly awarded distillery, and in October 2026 its core range landed in the United States for the first time — new bottles co-created with actor Chris Hemsworth, who joined as co-owner, built around deep-etched glass that reads "Product of Australia" and "Distilled Down Under." Australian Original is the range's approachable, mixing-friendly entry point: rather than a grain-whisky blend, it marries two of the distillery's own malt whiskies — the spice-driven Straight Rye Malt and the rich Single Malt — into a lighter, fruit-forward style designed for drinking neat, over ice, or in cocktails. If you enjoy it, step up to the Archie Rose Single Malt Australian Whisky, or compare another Australian style in Starward Nova Single Malt Australian Whisky.

Tasting Notes

Per the distillery: the nose reveals freshly cut pineapple giving way to grapefruit and orange zest, then warm chocolate chip biscuits, salted caramel, and chocolate truffles, with a savoury edge of pecans, homemade rye bread, and sun-ripened sultanas offset by whipped cream and toasted marshmallow. The palate returns the pineapple with banana and citrus, layered with fresh dates, ground clove, and brown sugar, supported by vanilla cream and Belgian milk chocolate. The finish is round and supple — summer fruit salad, candied almonds, and chocolate ganache.

How to Enjoy

Built for versatility: pour it over ice with a citrus twist, lengthen it in a highball, or use it as the malt backbone of a Whisky Sour or Old Fashioned. Its lighter 40% profile makes it an easy introduction to Australian whisky.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of whisky is Archie Rose Australian Original?
It is an all-malt Australian whisky — a marriage of Archie Rose's Straight Rye Malt Whisky and Single Malt Whisky. Unlike most blends, it contains no grain whisky or neutral spirit at all.

Who is behind Archie Rose?
Archie Rose Distilling Co. is an independent Sydney distillery; actor Chris Hemsworth became a co-owner and co-created this new core range, which launched in the US in October 2026.

How strong is it?
40% ABV (80 proof) — a lighter, approachable style made for neat pours, ice, and cocktails.

Order Archie Rose Australian Original Whisky online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego — taste what Australia's made of.