700mL 46% ABV

Dyad - QUARTET

Name: Dyad - QUARTET
Brand: Waiheke Whisky
SKU: DQ700RRP
Price: 219.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

$219.00

Double distilled in copper pot stills in February 2020, this fascinating and delicious expression has been created by Patrick our head distiller following on from the international success of Peat and Port we are proud to release, Peat + Muscat.

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Dyad - QUARTET

$219.00

music for your taste buds

QUARTET

This single malt whisky, matured in a combination of Chardonnay, Port, Apera and Muscat casks, presents a rich dark red gold hue that hints at its depth and layered character. On the nose, it opens with sweet floral aromas accented by spice, red fruits, and soft notes of caramel and vanilla, creating an inviting and aromatic bouquet. The palate is dense and indulgent, bursting with flavours of Christmas cake, cloves, cinnamon, and dried fruits, offering a bold yet refined sweetness. The influence of the diverse cask profile brings together a luxurious richness from the Port, a nutty elegance from the Apera, and a creamy softness from the Chardonnay. The finish is long, warming, and well-balanced, leaving a lingering impression of spiced fruit, caramel, and a subtle oak dryness. A harmonious and sophisticated dram that showcases both complexity and elegance.

Colour

Deep ruby red
Nose

sweet floral aromas accented by spice, red fruits, and soft notes of caramel and vanilla, creating an inviting and aromatic bouquet.
Taste

The palate is dense and indulgent, bursting with flavours of Christmas cake, cloves, cinnamon, and dried fruits, offering a bold yet refined sweetness.
Finish

The finish is long, warming, and well-balanced, leaving a lingering impression of spiced fruit, caramel, and a subtle oak dryness. A harmonious and sophisticated dram that showcases both complexity and elegance.

Dyad - Peat and Muscat

Double distilled NZ distillers malt, aged at least 7 years, this is Patricks ultimate expression of his wine and whisky making craft

This single malt whisky, matured in a combination of Chardonnay, Port, Apera and Muscat casks, presents a rich dark red gold hue that hints at its depth and layered character.

Barrel Type

Bourbon barrel + Muscat barrel double maturation
Barrel Size

200 Litres
Aged For

5 Years
Batch Number

1

Crafting Waiheke's Whisky

Making whisky by the sea, our fresh water has a briny ocean influence. The combined with organic New Zealand Malted Barley, gives us our unique taste profile. If you like salinity and seaweed with sweet nuts and cigar smoke with a toffee or two, you are in the right place. Our Island is our biggest ally.

Step 01

Mashing

We start with a half ton mash of NZ malted barley and water from our aquifer

Step 02

Fermenting

We embark on a 72 hour ferment using NZ yeast in non-pressurised-washbacks

Step 03

Wash Distilation

3,000 litre batch wash distilation for approximately 8 hours with 25% ABV low wines in copper pot stills

Step 04

Spirit Distilation

Low wines and feints distilation with manual head cuts and tail cuts in copper pot stills

Our commitment to sustainable Whisky

Making whisky is not just about good liquid. Sustainability is not just a buzz word

Making whisky today is not just about good liquid, we have a chance to break convention and innovate for a better future. Sustainability is not just a buzz word. Questions we asked about whisky were ....Why ship heavy bottomed glass bottles weighing over a kilo around the world? Why glue cork onto plastic just so you can get an extra sensation opening the bottle? Can we use recycled glass? How can we encourage reuse?

Did you know?

You can visit our distillery at THE HEKE

You can visit our distillery at THE HEKE. We offer cultural and educational tours and tastings here on our 8 acre property at 64 Onetangi Road. You may book for tours and tastings by email for now. Trade Groups can book for Founders Tours, regular tours and special events via events@theheke.co.nz Our brand home also serves delicious food and snacks to pair with your whisky tastings.

Open Hours

Open from 12 noon Summer: open every day Winter: Thursday to Monday inclusive.
Closing times may vary

check www.theheke.co.nz for updates.

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Expert testimonials

"Their new-make is remarkable. It’s one of the few whiskies where you can really taste the new-make DNA in the whisky. Springbank is the perfect comparison"

— Joshua Hatton (One Nation Under Whisky)

"The smoke is ember-like; aromatic and earthy. It’s a Seamus Heaney poem in liquid form. All have clarity and sweetness not muddied confusion. These are extraordinarily assured whiskies."

— Dave Broom

"...a dram of poise and balance. The combination of peated spirit, re-charred oak and Pedro Ximenez sits very well together. New oak and dark fruits sherry tempered with fragrant smoke."

— Neil Murphy