New Zealand The South Island Whisky 21 Year Old · 1990 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold radiance and mahogany edges.

Nose

Rich, evolving nose with orchard fruit and dried fig mingling with polished oak, vanilla and caramel. Citrus zest and almond marzipan brighten the core, while a whisper of sea air and light smoke adds maritime depth. Subtle spice—clove and cinnamon—wraps the aroma in time-softened elegance.

Palate

Silky and softly layered, the palate reveals dried apricot and fig with rich toffee, vanilla and maple. Subtle oak spices—cinnamon, clove, cedar—meld with polished malt, while orange zest adds brightness. Medium-bodied yet luscious, the texture glides to a long finish of toasted oak, cocoa nibs and a whisper of leather.

Finish

Long and elegant, the finish unfolds with coastal minerality and warm oak. Vanilla, dried fruit and toasted almond weave through a whisper of smoke, while honeyed sweetness lingers. Citrus zest threads through a faint briny echo, leaving a refined, silky dryness that persists.