Hellyers Road 22 Year Old American Oak | World Whiskies Award Winner vs 12 Year Old Comparison

In this review, I compare Hellyers Road’s 22 Year Old American Oak Cask – a World Whiskies Awards category winner – with its younger sibling, the 12 Year Old American Oak Cask. Same distillery. Same style. Ten years of extra maturation. But does age really make a difference? This 22 year old is Hellyers Road’s oldest release to date, matured in a single ex-Jack Daniel’s cask for over two decades. With only 80 bottles ever released and priced at $1,450, it’s a rare piece of Tasmanian whisky history. In this video, I explore: • The impact of ageing in Tasmania’s unique climate • How the 12yo and 22yo compare in nose, palate, and finish • Why Australian age statements can’t be directly compared to Scotch • Whether this limited release justifies its price tag This whisky was kindly provided by ‪@HellyersRoadDistillery‬ for review purposes. This is not a paid endorsement, and all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own—honest and unbiased, as always. I'm Nath Martyn, The Whisky Scribe! I explore the world of single malts, blends, and everything in between—helping you discover great drams without the guesswork. 🔥 Subscribe for weekly whisky reviews & recommendations: 👉 Click here: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhiskyscribe/?sub_confirmation=1 📲 Follow for more whisky content: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhiskyscribe/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiskyScribe 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhiskyscribe Prefer reading? This video is also available as an article on my website: https://thewhiskyscribe.com/hellyers-road-american-oak-22-vs-12/ ⚙️ Equipment Used 🥃 Glencairn Whisky Glass https://amzn.to/4nS9ISV 📷 Camera: Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless https://amzn.to/47IGEIT 🎤 Audio: RØDE Wireless GO II + Lavalier Mics https://amzn.to/4nYZtML 💡 Studio Lights: Godox SL60W https://amzn.to/47K9DMv 🌈 Background Lights: Phottix M500RGB https://amzn.to/4phAjdu 🤝 Support the Channel Some links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping me keep the whisky content flowing! 🥃