High Wheeler
A unique, blended, 21 year old New Zealand whiskyHigh Wheeler
21 Year Old
A MasterBlend of 70% single malt, and 30% premium grain whisky made from unmalted barley in the Dunedin distillery. Aged for 21 years in American oak, ex-bourbon casks.
- Fruits 80%
- Spice 40%
- Salty 50%
The Story
Years ago, in the Willowbank distillery in Dunedin, a batch of whisky was made in the distillery’s column still using unmalted barley. This “single grain whisky” was then blended with 70% of their single malt, and placed into American Oak, ex-bourbon barrels. Twenty-one years later, we have carefully selected casks and bottled them as “High Wheeler”.
Notes
Nose Elegant balance of baked pear and vanilla crisp with gentle floral notes.
Taste Pear sweetness again, smooth and clean body.
Finish Chilli pepper warmth giving way to a long salty and sweet finish.
The Hard Facts
Type MasterBlended
ABV 43%
Age 21 Years
Barrel American Oak, Ex-Bourbon.