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Founded in 2017 by Matt Johns, Pōkeno Whisky Co. is located just over 50km southeast of Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand. The subtropical climate here means the angel's share is around 8% per year. The single malt whisky is made with family-farmed barley from the South Island along with volcanic spring water from the North Island.
Discovery is fully matured in first-fill bourbon, oloroso sherry or PX sherry casks. Then the three parcels are married and bottled at 43% ABV. The brand launched in the US in January 2023. (SRP $75).
Founded in 2017 by Matt Johns, Pōkeno Whisky Co. is located just over 50km southeast of Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand. The subtropical climate here means the angel's share is around 8% per year. The single malt whisky is made with family-farmed barley from the South Island along with volcanic spring water from the North Island. Discovery is fully matured in first-fill bourbon, oloroso sherry or PX sherry casks. Then the three parcels are married and bottled at 43% ABV. The brand launched in the US in January 2023. (SRP $75)
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abv43.0
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask Typefirst-fill bourbon, oloroso & PX sherry casks
Tasting Notes
"The aroma has a light intensity of dried fruits (raisins, orange peel), toasted nuts, and fresh grass. The whisky is medium full on the palate and just a little prickly. The cereal notes on the mid-palate are on the bittersweet side and the fruit notes are tangy. There's a bit of fudge here along with some raisins, but it's pretty short-lived. Not mad at it, but wouldn't go out of my way to purchase. "
Added by
Stephanie Moreno
Score
78