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New Zealand Single Malt Whisky – Thomson Distillery (Pinot Noir Cask) Love a sherry cask whisky? You’ll love this with a New Zealand twist.This Single Cask New Zealand Single Malt from Thomson Distillery is matured in a fresh NZ Pinot Noir cask, bursting with red fruits, sweet spices, and warming richness. A decadent one-of-a-kind release, limited to just 412 bottles worldwide. Why You’ll Love It Perfect for fans of sherry-cask style whiskies with a fruity edge Matured in a fresh New Zealand Pinot Noir wine cask direct from Westbrook Winery Juicy, decadent layers of red fruit and spice Collectible single cask release – only 412 bottles Tasting Notes Nose: Spiced plum jam, wild strawberries, sesame snaps, sandalwood Palate: Salted caramel, fig rolls, Brazil nuts, stewed apples, dried apricots Finish: Long, warming, with candied pecans and rich red fruit depth Flavour highlights:Spiced Plum Jam • Wild Strawberries • Dried Cherries • Salted Caramel • Figs Whisky Details Type: New Zealand Single Malt Whisky Cask: Fresh NZ Pinot Noir Distilled: 06/06/2019 Bottled: 25/03/2025 ABV: 51.5% Bottles Released: 412 About Thomson Distillery Thomson Distillery has firmly established New Zealand whisky on the global stage. Founders Rachael and Mat Thomson are known for innovation and a deep respect for provenance. In this bottling, they sourced a fresh, wine-soaked Pinot Noir cask from Westbrook Winery in Waimauku, crafted by renowned winemaker James Rowan, to create a whisky rich in red fruit character and warming spice. [Discover Thomson Distillery →] Why This Made the Cut Whisky and wine — two worlds we’re obsessed with. When they collide, the results can be spectacular. This Pinot Noir cask bottling is Thomson’s answer to the sherry cask tradition, but with a juicier, more expressive New Zealand accent. As always with our single casks, once it’s gone, it’s gone. Key Features Fresh NZ Pinot Noir Cask: Sourced direct from Westbrook Winery, filled fresh (not dried) to preserve wine-soaked character 100% NZ Barley: From the fertile Canterbury plains Pure Water Source: Meltwater from the Southern Alps filtered through sandstone and basalt Limited Edition: Only 412 bottles released worldwide Show more