Thomson Distillery is a pioneer of New Zealand’s modern whisky movement. Their whiskies reflect a sense of place, using locally sourced barley that is often smoked over native Manuka wood.

This intriguing dram from this Kiwi distillery was distilled in 2017 with malt smoked over fragrant Manuka wood. It was matured for 8 years in a single barrel, resulting in a unique malt where the nose opens with a swirl of aromatic wood smoke, hints of frazzles, warm clove, and a whisper of mesquite. On the palate, waves of charred oak and savoury smoked meat mingle with bright lemongrass and a drizzle of golden honey. The finish lingers with a final flourish of that distinctive smoky profile, gently fading into sweet, mellow malt.

Bottled without chill-filtration or artificial colouring by Berry Bros. & Rudd for their The Auld and the Bold Collection.