New Zealand The South Island Whisky 18 Year Old · 1993 Vintage

Colour

Rich deep amber with copper-gold highlights and a honey-bronze glow that glimmers in the glass.

Nose

Elegant and layered, the nose offers polished oak, vanilla, and caramel with bright citrus zest. Aromas of quince and pear mingle with honeyed almond and dried fruit, while a touch of spice and subtle smoke lend a refined, tobacco-tinged finish.

Palate

Silky and refined on the palate, this 18-year-old from the South Island offers dark orchard fruits and honeyed sweetness, tempered by vanilla and finely integrated oak. Gentle spices—cinnamon and nutmeg—emerge with subtle cocoa, while a creamy, balanced body carries the depth. The finish is long and warm, with a refined oak resonance and a whisper of leather.

Finish

An extended, refined finish that lingers with vanilla and soft toffee, then opens to toasted oak and dried citrus. Subtle spice unfurls into a coastal, maritime note, followed by cocoa, cedar and a whisper of smoke, fading to a warm, elegant echo of caramel and quiet sophistication.