Pokeno is a New Zealand single malt whisky made at the Pokeno Distillery in the Waikato region. It uses barley from three family-owned farms in New Zealand's South Island and volcanic spring water. The core expressions are matured in first-fill bourbon barrels and bottled at 43% ABV. Prices average around $66.
A generous, malty sweetness envelops the palate with creamy nougatine and soft accents of baking spice and juicy tropical fruits – a bit of kiwi, appropriately.