New Zealand Touch Pause Engage Whisky 24 Year Old · 1987 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a warm honey-gold glow.

Nose

Elegant, multi-layered aromatics with polished oak and cedar underpinning dried fig, apricot and raisin. Notes of orange zest and vanilla-honey weave through almond, cinnamon and nutmeg, while a faint cocoa thread adds depth. A touch of maritime brine and tobacco lend ballast to a lingering caramel-sweet finish.

Palate

Silky and full on the palate, this 24-year-old unfolds with orchard fruits, caramelized vanilla, and soft toffee, guided by refined oak. Ginger spice and citrus zest lift the mid-palate, while a creamy backbone keeps it plush. The 50.4% ABV sits integrated, delivering a reassuring warmth. A long, elegant finish lingers with dried fruit, cocoa, and a faint suggestion of smoke.

Finish

Long, elegant finish with creamy vanilla and honeyed oak unfolding into dried fruit and gentle spice. A touch of cocoa and white pepper provides a warm lift, then a subtle smoke and mineral echo fades into a refined, lasting breath.