Thomson
Thomson Whisky originally started as an independent bottler and launched its own craft distillery in 2014, located on the grounds of Hallertau Brewery in Riverhead, New Zealand.
| Information about the Distillery | |
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| New Zealand | |
| 174.588690 -36.766702 | |
| Active | |
| 2014 | |
| Mathew Thomson, Rachael Thomson | |
| https://thomsonwhisky.co.nz/ |
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Nosing
Peat Smoke:
Sweet:
Spices:
Maritime Notes:
Iodine:
Clove:
Vanilla:
Cinnamon:
Honey:
Bonfire Smoke:
Herb:
Sherry:
Malt:
Oil:
Leather:
Nuts:
Fruit:
Tasting
Sweet:
Spices:
Fruit:
Maritime Notes:
Peat Smoke:
Seaweed:
Clove:
Berries:
Vanilla:
Oil:
Nuts:
Honey:
Bonfire Smoke:
Malt:
Caramel:
Sherry:
Leather:
Apple:
Salt:
Oak:
Herbs:
Herb:
Heather:
Finish
Sweet:
Peat Smoke:
Spices:
Honey:
Bonfire Smoke:
Nuts:
Oil:
Pepper:
Salt:
Maritime Notes:
Nutmeg:
Heather:
Malt:
Herbs:
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The Whisky
The New Zealand distillery produces a wide range of varieties, including Single Malt, Grain and Blended Whisky. The Single Malt is based on premium barley malt from the South Island of Canterbury in New Zealand. Slightly smoky Whisky is also produced.
The Gin
There is a Gin, the Victor Gin, which is very reduced and consists only of juniper, lemon, lemongrass, cardamom and coriander.
The Production
The New Zealand Whisky is made from regional ingredients. Natural spring water can be sourced directly near the distillery. The premium barley malt comes from New Zealand's South Island. The partly smoky Whisky is made from malt that has been dried over Manuka wood or South Island peat.
The Pot Stills
Distillation takes place in two pot stills, with the wash still having a capacity of 1,900 litres and the spirit still holding 1,000 litres.
There are also two pot stills for the production of Gin.
The Warehouse
The Whisky is stored in American ex-Bourbon casks. Most of the casks come from Kentucky. It is also stored in New Zealand wine casks and very small, different 20-litre casks.
The History
Thomson originally started out as an independent bottler in 2009, but then two friends, a Whisky enthusiast and a craftsman, founded the Thomson distillery, which gradually made a name for itself. It has already won several international awards.
The Visitor Centre
The different types of Whisky can be tasted after the tour.
Distillery Address:
Thomson Whiskey New Zealand Limited
7d Victor St
Avondale
Auckland, 1026
Neuseeland
Tel. +649278287271
E-Mail: contact@thomsonwhisky.com
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