Pokeno Origin ‘First Fill Bourbon’ Single Malt Whiskey 700ml
Fully matured in first fill bourbon casks, this is pure Pōkeno. Toasted vanilla beans and sweet butterscotch give way to citrus notes, creamy toffee and hints of caramelized banana for a sweet, complex and lingering finish.
Produced entirely from New Zealand ingredients, and distilled, matured and bottled at their state-of-the-art distillery, the Pōkeno range of single malts honours the pure spirit of Aotearoa New Zealand.
I haven’t tried every bottle in this selection yet, however, so far they are all very tasty. I’m a Chardonnay lover, always on the look out for a dryish not sweet wine and these are just right for me. An excellent mixed case and we’ll priced.
This was a very nice surprise in Wine Direct’s very welcome Plenty Under $20 category. Beautifully fruity, rich and smooth. Often the Plenty Under $20 range is a little light for the depth I like but I will definitely be reordering this one.
A great summer wine… elegant and a fine balance of lighter fruit and delicate acidity with a nice dry finish. Very drinkable with or without food. A nice change from our usual unoaked French Chardonnay