The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- The New Zealand Whisky Company
- Region
- Country
- New Zealand
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.5%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £298.4
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- The New Zealand Whisky Company's 1987 vintage was distilled at the now-closed Willowbank distillery and matured for 26 years in ex-bourbon casks before bottling in 2013, making it a historical marker of New Zealand's whisky pioneer. The spirit carries the lighter, more delicate character typical of New Zealand distillation, with vanilla and cereal notes from its bourbon cask maturation. Named after the Rugby World Cup year and referee commands, this release suits collectors seeking rare Southern Hemisphere whisky history.
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The 1987 - 26 Year Old Touch.Pause.Enjoy (The New Zealand Whisky Company) is a 26-year-old single malt from The New Zealand Whisky Company (New Zealand), bottled at 54.5% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, honey, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The New Zealand Whisky Company's 1987 vintage was distilled at the now-closed Willowbank distillery and matured for 26 years in ex-bourbon casks before bottling in 2013, making it a historical marker of New Zealand's whisky pioneer. The spirit carries the lighter, more delicate character typical of New Zealand distillation, with vanilla and cereal notes from its bourbon cask maturation. Named after the Rugby World Cup year and referee commands, this release suits collectors seeking rare Southern Hemisphere whisky history.
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