Divergence NZ Single Malt Virgin French Oak

Dramfest 2020. The first release of their three year old 100% New Zealand Single Malt Whisky. New make spirit made from 100% Canterbury grown and malted barley, mashed, fermented and double pot still distilled. Aged more than 2 1/2 years in a 50 litre virgin French oak barrel then finished in a Pedro Ximenez sherry conditioned 20 litre micro barrel to give a New Zealand twist on a classic sherry barrel malt.

Nice dram. Dark color for such a young whisky. Lots of raisin, orange marmalade, and toffee along with a heavy oak component. Short finish, indicative of a fairly uoung spirit.

Dude it kills. Smooth caramel butterscotch vanilla and oak

Pretty tasty Christchrch 2023