$159.00
Cambewarra .135 Bushfire Appeal Whiskey
A poignant tribute to resilience and renewal, crafted in the wake of the devastating Australian bushfires. Distilled from grains harvested from the scorched earth of Cambewarra, this whiskey is aged in barrels charred by the very fires that ravaged the land, imparting a deep, smoky flavor that is both intense and reflective.
Each sip of Cambewarra .135 offers a complex profile of toasted marshmallow, smoked hickory, and a hint of burnt caramel, underscored by a robust earthiness that tells the story of regeneration after destruction. The whiskey’s strong, spirited finish is a testament to the community’s courage and steadfastness in the face of adversity.
Aged and released in limited batches, Cambewarra .135 is not just a whiskey; it’s a symbol of hope and the enduring human spirit. Each bottle sold supports ongoing recovery efforts, making it a meaningful contribution to the healing of both land and people. It’s a powerful reminder of what can bloom from the ashes, dedicated to those who stand tall and fight on, no matter the odds.
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Description
Inspired By
Bushfire Appeal Relief
Crimes
Bushfire
Spirit
Whiskey
Distilled
Sea Aged
Year
2020 – 2023 – 2025
Cambewarra .135 Single Barrel Whiskey is born of fire, resilience, and hope. It tells the story of a land scorched by one of the most devastating bushfire seasons Australia has ever endured.
In the summer of 2019-2020, red skies and black smoke hung over towns. Ash fell like snow, blanketing the earth, while flames tore through forests, fields, and homes. Millions of hectares were lost, over a billion creatures perished, and thirty-four lives were tragically cut short. Yet, amid the inferno, heroes emerged.
Ordinary people stood shoulder to shoulder, wielding courage like a shield. Families bound together, communities rallied, and strangers became lifelines. In the face of unimaginable destruction, one message echoed across the land: We will not give up.
From the fires that swept the Cambewarra range—a place whose name, in local Indigenous language, means Mountain on Fire—this whiskey is crafted. Using charred wood from the very edge of the burned property, combined with our signature white oak, we have created a whiskey that carries the essence of survival. It is a tribute to those who stood against the flames, who sacrificed and endured.
But Cambewarra .135 is more than a whiskey; it’s a lifeline for the future. Released in three batches—after 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years—it ensures sustained support for the families, firefighters, and wildlife who need help long after the flames have died.
This is our way of helping our country heal. Of saying thank you to the brave. Of promising we will never forget.
Leaden Hearts Cambewarra .135 Limited Edition Whiskey was created as a bushfire appeal initiative to support those impacted by the devastating fires that ravaged Australia from November 2019 to March 2020.
The scale of the destruction was staggering: over 18.5 million hectares burned, thirty-four lives lost, more than a billion animals killed, and countless communities left in ashes. In a country home to species found nowhere else in the world, the fires marked a continental-scale emergency, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods alike.
We wanted to help in a way that wasn’t just immediate but sustainable. That’s why Cambewarra Whiskey is being released in three stages:
•1 Year: To address urgent needs—supporting families, firefighters, and wildlife recovery efforts.
•3 Years: To continue funding community rebuilding and habitat restoration projects.
•5 Years: To ensure long-term recovery for the land and its people.
Using techniques honed in our Nyungar Balga Barrel Whiskey, we incorporated charred wood from the bushfire-affected land, crafting small-batch barrels that combine it with our traditional white oak aging process. The result is a whiskey with a rich, smoky depth—a reminder of the fires that scarred the land and the spirit that endures.
Every cent of profit from Cambewarra Whiskey is donated to bushfire recovery initiatives. This is our promise: to honor the bravery of those who fought, to support the lives forever changed, and to stand as stewards of the land we love.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands where our stories were born, where our ancestors walked, and where our spirits find home. We honour the people whose lands hold the tools of our trade, where steel meets hand, where the work we do carries forward.
But it does not stop there.
Our work, our journeys, and our lives stretch across many Countries, guided by the wisdom of the land and the knowledge of those who have cared for it since time immemorial. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, to the knowledge keepers, the storytellers, and the custodians of culture.
Leaden Hearts is built on the belief that the past is not gone – it walks with us. Every road we take, every bottle we pour, every machine we restore is tied to the deep songlines of this Country. We walk gently, listen deeply, and give back where we can—because to live and work here is to carry a responsibility, one that stretches beyond us.
We acknowledge the sacred connection between people, land, and story, and we commit to honouring that connection in all that we do.
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