Region: New Zealand
Distillery: Pōkeno
Age: NAS
ABV: 48%
Cask: First fill bourbon barrels
Size: 700 ml
Pōkeno distillery nestled in a warm, misty, humid valley protected by the volcanic hills which from which they source their pure natural spring water and sourced the finest barley from three family-owned farms in New Zealand's richly fertile South Island.
The winter malt was inspired by the unique selection of New Zealand malts that we chose for our mashbill: Manuka Smoked Mal, Chocolate Roasted Malt, Toffee Malt, Laureate Distillers Malt. Then the distillery aged the Winter malt in only the finest first fill bourbon barrels.
Manuka Smoked Malt: The world’s only manuka smoked malt, offering a smooth, sweet smokiness.
Chocolate Roasted Malt: Specially roasted for Pōkeno, featuring delightful coffee and chocolate aromas.
Toffee Malt: Roasted at low temperatures and caramelized, imparting honey and toffee flavors.
Laureate Distillers Malt: A sweet and floral malt that enhances the overall profile.
Nose: Sweet honied smoke, chocolate caramel slice, vanilla bean, and toffee. Palate: Bitter dark chocolate and cocoa beans mingle beautifully with creamy fudge. Finish: A long, sweet, and smoky finish, leaving a memorable impression. (Tasting Note from distillery)
2024 Award-winning:
Silver Medal at the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
Double Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Bronze Medal at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards