What we have here is a passion project, many years in the making. 8 Wired wanted to put their own beer-inspired mark on their whisky. So instead of making a wash from pale distillers malt, they started with what can best be described as a porter. Dark, chocolatey and malty, fermented with a Belgian saison yeast. After distilling this twice, they aged it in three different barrels: First it spent a year in barrels that held their famed Imperial Stout, Bumaye. Then it went into brand new, heavily charred American Oak barrels for two years. Finally it spent three more years in Bourbon barrels that had also held another Imperial Stout. The finished result is a whisky that is rich and complex. Full of sweet, chocolatey notes from the barley and the stout barrels, layered with complex alcohols, esters and phenols from the fermentation and distilling. This is all rounded off by vanilla, coconut and caramel flavours from the oak.

This beautiful single malt whisky has been maturing in American ex-bourbon casks before soaking up luscious flavours from Central-Otago Pinot Noir barrels. While quietly ageing in their seaside bond store in Oamaru, Dunedin DoubleCask has gained a golden auburn colour and aromas of beeswax and fresh cereal, toasted oak and soft spices with a delicious, long fruity finish. An elegant single malt with depth and characters that make this whisky a truly enjoyable experience.

This beautiful single malt whisky has been maturing in American ex-bourbon casks before soaking up luscious flavours from Central-Otago Pinot Noir barrels. While quietly ageing in their seaside bond store in Oamaru, Dunedin DoubleCask has gained a golden auburn colour and aromas of beeswax and fresh cereal, toasted oak and soft spices with a delicious, long fruity finish. An elegant single malt with depth and characters that make this whisky a truly enjoyable experience.

South Island Single Malt, distilled from malted New Zealand barley, aged in American ex-bourbon barrels. This non-peated single malt has been slowly maturing in The NZ Whisky Collection's seaside bond store in Oamaru. Deep honey comb and orange in colour. Well balanced with light fruity notes, soft spice and creamy malt flavours, this lovely single malt whisky is easy drinking and delicate. A pleasant wee drop to sip!

South Island Single Malt, distilled from malted New Zealand barley, aged in American ex-bourbon barrels. This non-peated single malt has been slowly maturing in The NZ Whisky Collection's seaside bond store in Oamaru. Deep honey comb and orange in colour. Well balanced with light fruity notes, soft spice and creamy malt flavours, this lovely single malt whisky is easy drinking and delicate. A pleasant wee drop to sip!

This beautifully packaged tasting set, including three 100ml bottles of New Zealand single malt whisky, is a perfect gift for a whisky loving friend and a great way to sample The NZ Whisky Collection range! This Tasting Set includes: South Island Single Malt 100ml; Dunedin DoubleCask 100ml; Oamaruvian Cask Strength 100ml.

The Oamaruvian Cask Strength is now available as a bold & beautiful single malt whisky. After maturing in ex-bourbon barrels for 3 years, the Oamaruvian has gained a beautiful rusty red, burnt umber colour while ageing in NZ pinot noir barrels for an additional 1.5 years. With rich flavours of christmas cake, spices and madeira - this single malt whisky is bold and heavy - yet elegant, like an elephant dressed up in a ballet tutu. Big but surprisingly smooth.

Made from 100% New Zealand grown malted barley, smoked using native Manuka wood and distilled through Thomson's copper pot stills. Natural smoke, cinnamon, clove, Manuka oils.

Made from 100% NZ grown malted barley, smoked using South Island Peat and distilled through Thomson's copper pot stills. Offers generous notes of Iodine, smoke, sweet vanillins.

A bolt of lightning in every shot - Handcrafted with New Zealand Whisky. Smooth caramel with a hint of sea salt and soft vanilla.

A bolt of lightning in every shot - Handcrafted with New Zealand Whisky. Smooth caramel with a hint of sea salt and soft vanilla.

A bolt of lightning in every shot - Handcrafted with New Zealand Whisky. Warm and spicy, with a touch of maple sweetness.