#19 THOMSON - POCKET POUR
A New Zealand answer to a sherry cask.
Matured in a fresh New Zealand Pinot Noir cask, this single malt delivers juicy red fruit, warming spice and decadent richness with a distinctly Kiwi twist.
KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE
NEW ZEALAND SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Only 412 bottles created
Cask: Fresh NZ Pinot Noir
Distilled: 06/06/2019
Bottled: 25/03/2025
51.5% ABV / 3CL
Non-chill filtered and no caramel colouring (ever!)
TASTES LIKE
FLAVOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Spiced plum jam
- Wild strawberries
- Dried cherries
- Salted caramel
- Figs
FLAVOUR DEEPDIVE
This whisky opens with rich, jammy red fruits- spiced plum jam and wild strawberries- followed by deeper notes of dried cherries and figs. A thread of salted caramel runs through the palate, adding warmth and balance. The finish is long, juicy and gently spiced, delivering the depth you’d expect from a fortified wine cask, but with a brighter, fresher lift thanks to the Pinot Noir influence.
WHO IS THIS WHISKY FOR?
For fans of sherry cask whisky who want something fresher, fruitier and more expressive.
If you love rich, wine-led styles but are curious about alternatives to traditional sherry maturation, this is a brilliant place to start.
MUSIC TO SIP TO
Enjoying a dram by yourself whilst relaxing after a long day? Sharing the bottle with a few friends? Whatever the occasion, stick THIS playlist one to make that dram taste that little bit better.
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WHY WE CHOSE THIS CASK
Whisky and wine are two worlds we’re obsessed with - and when they collide in the right way, the results can be spectacular. Thomson Distillery, 100% independent and New Zealand owned, sourced a fresh, wine-soaked Pinot Noir cask direct from Westbrook Winery in Waimauku, crafted by respected winemaker and judge James Rowan. Decadent, rich, and bursting with red fruits and spice, this is their answer to a sherry cask - but with a juicier, more expressive edge. And as always with our single casks, it’s truly one of a kind.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Kiwi whisky....kiwi beer! It's no secret that we're big fans of Bristol's Wiper + True, and when we saw that they've JUST released a New Zealand IPA we just had to try it alongside. What a combo!
A touch of tropical fruit, some spice and the right level of hops that leave your palate wanting more, it's a great pairing to Thomson 19!
We also love it with an Amber ale (Small Beer Co Amber - we're looking at you!)
THE DISTILLERY IN 60 SECONDS
Thomson Whisky was founded in 2009 in Riverhead, near Auckland, and is proudly 100% New Zealand owned. Known for their use of native manuka wood smoke and fresh local wine casks, Thomson create whiskies that reflect New Zealand’s landscape and climate—modern, expressive and deeply rooted in place.
We chose this cask because it shows how powerful fresh wine casks can be when used thoughtfully, delivering richness, balance and a uniquely New Zealand character.
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