New Zealand Single Malt Whisky 23 Year Old · 1988 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold highlights and a warm mahogany edge.

Nose

Opulent and concentrated, the nose opens with rich vanilla and antique oak, entwined with dried apricot and ripe orchard fruit. Treacle, toasted almond, and orange zest emerge, followed by cedar, leather and a whisper of smoke. A saline, sea-air lift keeps the bouquet bright, poised by 23 years of maturity and a bold cask-strength warmth.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied palate with an oily mouthfeel. Rich vanilla and toffee weave through sun-kissed orchard fruits, while espresso and dark chocolate add gravitas. Spice unfurls—clove, nutmeg, pepper—on a robust oak frame. Long, warming finish with dried fruit and subtle smoke lingering.

Finish

Extremely long, warming finish with refined spice and oak. Dried fruit and vanilla linger, threaded with cedar and a marine hint, as the sweetness recedes into a soft, resinous wake that stays long and elegant on the palate.