St Agnes Distillery has released the St Agnes XXO 50 Year Old Exceptional Reserve for $4,800 – the oldest bottled spirit ever produced in Australia and the most expensive.
It coincides with St Agnes’ 100th distilling season this year.
XXO 50 Year Old Exceptional Reserve was also released alongside the XO 30 Year Old Centenary Reserve at the St Agnes 100 year Anniversary event at the National Wine Centre on Friday.
The limited release of just 500 bottles.
Crafted from parcels of brandy distilled between 1953 and 1972 and aged in the historic Riverland barrel halls, this strictly limited release honours five generations of distilling excellence at Australia’s oldest family-run distillery.
“This release is the pinnacle of our century-long pursuit of greatness,” says Richard Angove, co-managing director of St Agnes Distillery.
“When my grandfather Thomas Angove decided to distil incredibly small parcels of exceptional spirit, he wasn’t thinking about today or tomorrow – he was thinking decades ahead.
“He believed this spirit had the potential to become something truly exceptional, and that’s exactly what happened.
“We’ve watched and waited, allowing time to do its work, and have been rewarded with an incredible spirit that we can’t wait to share.
“It’s more than just a brandy – it’s a reflection of everything we stand for.
“This release is both a tribute to the last 100 years and a toast to what’s still to come.”
St Agnes Distillery’s legacy of excellence has been affirmed time and again, with 2024 marking one of its most successful years.
The distillery was named Champion Australian Distiller at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards and won Best Distilled Spirit at the Royal Sydney and Royal Australian Spirit Awards.
It also claimed Best Brandy trophies at every major capital city competition and secured gold medals at the prestigious Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition.
Founded in 1925 by Carl Angove, St Agnes Distillery has become a national icon of Australian spirits.
While best known for its exceptional brandy, St Agnes Distillery’s excellence extends across their diverse range of premium spirits, including Blind Tiger Organic Gin and the international award-winning single malt Camborne Whisky.