The Cardrona Otago Pinot Cask - Cardrona Day Special Release
- Distillery
- Cardrona Distillery
- Region
- Country
- New Zealand
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52%
- Price
- £177
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Dried Fruit, Nutty, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- Cardrona Distillery's 2022 birthday release showcases what New Zealand's young whisky scene can achieve, marrying four ex-Felton Road pinot noir casks into a cohesive single malt. Dense stone fruit and dried berry notes emerge alongside richly roasted, nutty malt—a direct result of the wine cask influence adding complexity and depth. This limited release of 1,217 bottles represents a confident statement from a distillery finding its voice. Ideal for those curious about non-traditional whisky regions or collectors seeking New Zealand's emerging craft expressions.
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The Cardrona Otago Pinot Cask - Cardrona Day Special Release is a single malt from Cardrona Distillery (New Zealand), bottled at 52% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — cooked fruit, dried fruit, nutty, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cardrona Distillery's 2022 birthday release showcases what New Zealand's young whisky scene can achieve, marrying four ex-Felton Road pinot noir casks into a cohesive single malt. Dense stone fruit and dried berry notes emerge alongside richly roasted, nutty malt—a direct result of the wine cask influence adding complexity and depth. This limited release of 1,217 bottles represents a confident statement from a distillery finding its voice. Ideal for those curious about non-traditional whisky regions or collectors seeking New Zealand's emerging craft expressions.
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