{"product_id":"pokeno-first-fill-casks-700ml","title":"Pōkeno First Fill Casks 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing in Lark’s footsteps by securing the coveted “World's Best Other Single Malt” award, Pōkeno are back with a new exclusive Pōkeno; a 1-of-1 batch made to be the best winter warmer on your whisky shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated with Pōkeno's richest casks and bottled at a lush 48.2% ABV, the flavour will thaw your cold winter bones: layers of dark butterscotch, spiced brioche French toast, toasted cinnamon, dark cherry and syrupy stewed plum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a one-off marriage of Pōkeno's richest first-fill casks – ex-Sherries, ex-Bourbon and toasted, caramelised virgin oak –  expertly bottled with no chill filtration or added colour for a beautifully balanced, weighty winter dram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single Malt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spanish PX, Spanish Moscatel, new American oak, American oak ex-Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep and layered palate of spiced brioche French toast and tiramisu, with a long finish of velvety cherry chocolate and macerated raisin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Island, New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Source\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003ePure spring water from the surrounding volcanic hills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eFresh and zesty marinated goat cheese balances the whisky’s nuttiness and orange toffee notes, enhancing the finish with a fruit-driven creaminess and accentuating the Amontillado cask notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePōkeno Whisky Company, founded in 2017 by Matt and Céline Johns, aims to put Aotearoa New Zealand on the map for world-class single malts. Situated in Pōkeno, south of Auckland, the distillery leverages pure spring water, locally sourced barley, and a commitment to quality over quantity. Head Distiller Rohan McGowan’s slow fermentation and double distillation process results in a rich, fruity spirit with a malty base. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and an in-house cooperage, Pōkeno produces whisky matured in ex-Bourbon, Sherry, and local red wine casks, establishing itself as New Zealand’s largest whisky distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736130351467,"sku":"SK84881836","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/pokenofirstfillcaskscef2025au_pdp_style1.jpg?v=1767587610","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/pokeno-first-fill-casks-700ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}