A Manuka smoked single malt aged by New Zealand's irrepressible tide of climate and season to incite a whisky whose character is at variance with the volatility of its own creation. Crafted from Manuka smoked Laureate barley, and matured for three years in small 100-litre virgin French oak casks. The palate reveals notes of smoked pears, liquorice, and dried cranberries.
Growing Wings is the second expression of The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky coming of age. Aged for five years in a marriage of specially selected ex-Oloroso Sherry butts and ex-Bourbon barrels, Growing Wings is decadently rich and delivered at natural cask strength. Dark fruits on the nose, and sticky treacle in the mouth. Opens with water.
The final addition to Cardrona's Single Cask range, this special single cask release delights with notes of sun-scorched nectarine, ripe berry fruits, fig, pecan pie, borage flower honey and clotted cream.
The Oamaruvian Cask Strength is now available as a bold & beautiful single malt whisky. After maturing in ex-bourbon barrels for 3 years, the Oamaruvian has gained a beautiful rusty red, burnt umber colour while ageing in NZ pinot noir barrels for an additional 1.5 years. With rich flavours of christmas cake, spices and madeira - this single malt whisky is bold and heavy - yet elegant, like an elephant dressed up in a ballet tutu. Big but surprisingly smooth.
Made from 100% NZ grown malted barley, smoked using South Island Peat and distilled through Thomson's copper pot stills. Offers generous notes of Iodine, smoke, sweet vanillins.
Two types of cask are used for the maturation of this blended whisky: European oak which formerly held New Zealand red wine, and American white oak used exclusively for whisky. Sea air, caramelised fruits, red berries, apricot, spice.