I had the chance to attend a special whisky tasting evening that was organised by the local aficionados society. The event showcased New Zealand's only single malt whisky - Milford. Distilled and bottled in the South Island, the liquid gold was originally produced at Willowbank Distillery in Dunedin. Unfortunately the distillery was later sold and production discontinued. Milford brand was created by The New Zealand Malt Whisky Co after securing the remaining single malt that are still ageing in the oak barrels.
The tasting session was guided and interestingly presented by the owner of The Whisky Shop in Auckland. Tasting and appreciating whisky is like getting to know a new person! Takes time. The vertical tasting included 10 yr old, 12 yr old, 18 yr old and limited edition single cask. My favorite was the 18 yr old Milford. I paired the Milford whisky with a very nice Cohiba Siglo VI.
