New Zealand Single Malt Whisky – Thomson Distillery (Single Cask) A kiwi bonfire on the beach, bottled.This rare New Zealand Single Malt Whisky from Thomson Distillery is Manuka-smoked and matured in an ex-bourbon cask. A one-of-a-kind single cask release, limited to just 270 bottles worldwide. Why You’ll Love It For anyone who loves smoky whisky with a twist Distilled with 100% New Zealand barley Smoked with native manuka wood instead of Scottish peat Small batch, collectible single cask whisky Tasting Notes Nose: Charred wood, pine resin, balsamic smoke, sweet birch Palate: Pineapple chews, sherbet lemons, barley sugar, juicy nectarine, ripe peach Finish: Long, balanced, resinous manuka smoke with a touch of sweetness Flavour highlights:Charred Wood • Pineapple Chews • Sherbet Lemons • Barley Sugar • Nectarines Whisky Details Type: New Zealand Single Malt Whisky Cask: Ex-Bourbon Distilled: 07/08/2019 Bottled: 25/03/2025 ABV: 50.8% Bottles Released: 270 About Thomson Distillery Thomson Distillery has firmly placed New Zealand whisky on the global map. Founders Rachael and Mat Thomson pioneered the use of manuka wood smoke in whisky making — a technique that gives this spirit its signature resinous, herbal character. Just as smoke defines Scotch, manuka defines New Zealand. [Discover Thomson Distillery →] Why This Made the Cut This isn’t smoky whisky as you know it. By swapping peat for manuka, Thomson has created a whisky that’s oily, herbal, peppery, and deeply resinous — unmistakably Kiwi, and truly one-of-a-kind. Once these bottles are gone, they’re gone. Key Features Manuka-Smoked Barley: Unique New Zealand technique pioneered by Mat Thomson 100% NZ Barley: Grown in the fertile Canterbury plains Pure Water Source: Meltwater from the Southern Alps filtered through sandstone and basalt Collector’s Release: Single cask, only 270 bottles
