New Addition to the Nikka Whiskey Range
This blend of grain whiskies and slighly peated malts is a welcome addition to the Nikka range. Made from single malt and grain from Nikka’s main distilleries, Yoichi and Miyagikyo, it boasts vibrant, fruity aromas and malty flavours and finishes with a hint of vanilla.
Distiller of the Year -International Spirits Challenge 2015
STORY BEHIND THE LABEL
Since its foundation in 1934 , Nikka Whiskey have been producing whisky and continuously seeking ways to further diversify the style of whiskies by experimenting with different combinations such as yeast strains, fermentation periods, distillation methods, barrel types, and aging conditions.
Unique, bold Cape white blend from South Africa
Thorne and Daughters is full-bodied and strikingly deep gold in colour. It tastes even better than it looks. Intense aromas of yellow plum, hay, brioche and bay leaf, with saline undertones. Delicious flavours of kumquat, wild honey and a little flinty smokiness also shine through on the palate. This has a lively acidity with a lengthy, textured finish
95 pts Tim Atkin
Intense and unique Cape white blend
36% Roussanne , 25% Semillon, 22% Chenin Blanc, 11% Chardonnay, 6% Clairette
Food Pairing: A variety of options here. Try Bouillabaisse, smoky prawns with zesty aioli or a Mediterranean style mezze platter with flatbread and hummus.
Cellaring: 2022-2026
STORY BEHIND THIS WINE
Winemakers John and Tasha Seccombe have been making a name for themselves on the South African wine scene since they first opened Thorne and Daughters Wines in 2012 on the stunning Western Cape.John and Tasha’s philosophy of old school simplicity with a modern twist results in beautiful wines that speak of their location The “Rocking Horse” Cape White blend is considered their flagship wine. Made with a nod to the Southern Rhone, one look at its strikingly golden appearance and you can picture yourself transported to the sun-drenched Cape of Good Hope. The name is taken from a wooden rocking horse that they made for their daughters out of old oak barrel staves 2020 was an excellent vintage here, marking as it did the end of a long drought on the Cape. The result speaks for itself.