The inaugural single malt from the Cardrona Distillery in New Zealand, dubbed Just Hatched, because it was bottled at three years old, just after its turning of age to legally be called a whisky. The whisky matured in a combo of bourbon and sherry casks before bottling at cask strength, a burly 64.4% ABV. Though it's young, this weighty whisky packs some rather complex flavours.
Toasted hot cross bun with butter, grape skin, a hint of cedar, walnut loaf and lemon sponge cake.
Oily almond, raw honey and a floral undertone, with buttery vanilla shortbread, grapefruit freshness and spicy undertones.
Candied fruit and malty cereal.
Had high expectations for this, we visited the distillery and loved it... bought home a bottle which we tasted, with anticipation, with our whiskey loving friends... unfortunately it falls far below the mark when compared to our favoured Scottish whiskeys. Extremely green.
Delicious honey & citrus notes beautiful long creamy finish will keep you going back for more. Lively to be expected at its age and strength, a splash of water won't go a miss at 65% !
Unusual buttery hot cross buns & honey. Raw but lots of potential. Candied orange & lemon peels, nutmeg & vanilla finish.
Tasted at the Distillery, big fan. It'll put NZ on the map for whiskey.
Tried at Whisky Show London, seriously impressive for the age. Cask-Strength too.
