Moonlight Creek Whisky - 1888, 700ml
A series celebrating the pioneering people, bold ideas and defining moments that shaped Reefton and New Zealand’s West Coast.
Moonlight Creek Chronicle Series honours those who dared to think differently, creating a whisky that reflects the character of the place they helped build.
Each release bears a year of historical significance. Every whisky tells another story. 1888 – THE YEAR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
In 1888, Reefton became the first town in the Southern Hemisphere to establish a public electricity supply. A milestone born of vision, determination and innovation.
More than a century later, 1888 marks the first release in our Moonlight Creek Chronicle Series.
More than a whisky. 1888 is the first chapter in an unfolding story. Tasting Notes
Cask Type: ex-Bourbon
ABV: 40%
Malt: 100% malted barley
Non-chill filtered, all natural colour and flavour
Nose: Rich treacle, black doris plum and fresh pear
Palate: Creamy and elegant with waves of toffee and warming cinnamon
Finish: Sweet fudge and ginger warmth