13 Aug 2025
In August 2025, Tasmania’s pioneering LARK Distillery closed the curtain on a chapter that’s captivated whisky and craft beer enthusiasts for nearly a decade. Wolf Release VI marks the final expression in its acclaimed collaboration with Victoria’s Wolf of the Willows Brewing—a creative journey that began with a bold idea and matured into a cult favourite. The concept was simple yet revolutionary: send LARK’s single malt whisky casks to age Wolf’s imperial Johnny Smoke Porter, then bring them back to rest once more with LARK’s own spirit. The result over six releases has been a series of bottlings that capture the essence of craftsmanship, innovation, and friendship between two independent producers.
Wolf Release VI is a luxurious farewell, finished in imperial porter casks and layered with aromas of fresh mango, rich cream, porter smoke, toffee banana, and creamy hazelnuts. Only 500 collector sets have been produced, each accompanied by hand-blown, hand-cut, and hand-polished crystal glassware from Melbourne artisans Denver & Liely, etched with exclusive designs that speak to the partnership’s legacy.
Master Distiller Chris Thomson calls this release a celebration of risk-taking and respect for the craft—an embodiment of what can happen when creative minds unite. For collectors and connoisseurs, it’s a piece of Australian whisky history that won’t be repeated. The Wolf VI range is available now via larkdistillery.com. In the world of fine spirits, some stories are meant to be savoured to the very last drop—and this one ends on a high note.
