Australia isn’t the first country you’d think of when discussing world-class whisky, but Starward aims to change that. This Melbourne company, which started distilling in 2010, creates pot-distilled single malts, making generous use of barrels that once held local wines. The fluctuating temperatures Down Under help this young spirit drink like something older. It’s the color of long-steeped tea, and is laden with caramel, honey, and wood flavors plus a touch of ginger candy and peppercorn, then copious amounts of spice. —David Savona