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Pōkeno Whisky Company — Whisky distillery

Pōkeno Whisky Company

Distillery

Independent New Zealand single malt distillery founded by Matt and Céline Johns and using local ingredients.

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Overview Bottles5 Series Reviews4

Origin: New Zealand
Established: 2017
Website: pokenowhisky.com

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Pōkeno Whisky Company Discovery
Single Malt
43.0% ABV
Pōkeno Whisky Company Origin
Single Malt
43.0% ABV
Pōkeno Whisky Company Single Cask 4-year-old
Single Malt
4 years55.8% ABV
Pōkeno Whisky Company Double Bourbon Cask 3-year-old
Single Malt
3 years56.0% ABV

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Exploration Series
Pōkeno Whisky Company
1 bottle

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dcramer tastedJul 30, 2026
Pōkeno Whisky Company Single Cask 4-year-old
Single Malt
4 years55.8% ABV
Think I prefer the bourbon cask but it’s good (and I’m not sherry-by-default)
dcramer tastedJul 30, 2026
Pōkeno Whisky Company Double Bourbon Cask 3-year-old
Single Malt
3 years56.0% ABV
The nose is a little raw for me. Can’t put my finger on it. Love the taste though. The bourbon finish adds a nice touch of the caramel but not overpowering.
butterscotch
randolf tastedJun 17, 2026
Pōkeno Whisky Company Exploration Series No. 1 Totara Cask
Single Malt
butterscotch
biscuit
vanilla bean

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