Old Kempton Ex-Pinot Cask Single Malt Whisky (500ml)

Another member of the classic range, this spirit was matured in casks from Frogmore creek and Stefano Lubiana. These Pinot Noir casks are the only ones in the program that Old Kempton sources exclusively from Tasmania. The base is similar to the other bottlings (100% Tasmanian barley wash, double-distilled in copper pot stills). This is aged in freshly used, local Pinot Noir casks, (recoopered locally with a light shave, medium toast and a heavy char) and a small proportion of 20-litre casks to produce a brighter and more vibrant Whisky.

The Whisky has a vibrant rooibos tea colour, and the nose bursts with cherry and red-fruited aromas, nut brittle and a slight rancio character. It’s very viscous in the mouth, with a beautifully rounded barley presence. That signature butterscotch is still there, joined by roasted hazelnuts and musk, and tempered by a tannic hold on the long finish.