Fairlight
Fairlight is our first-ever blend of Waiheke Single Malt with premium unpeated World whiskies.
Fairlight
Tasting Notes
The entry is smooth and slightly creamy, with a surprising depth of flavor. Sweet malt and caramelized sugar dance on the tongue, complemented by a touch of orchard fruits—ripe apples and pears. The peat influence emerges gently, adding layers of earthy smoke that intertwine seamlessly with notes of oak and a hint of coastal brininess.Medium-long and satisfying, with the hint of peat smoke lingering alongside a final flourish of dried fruit and a whisper of dark chocolate.
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Colour
Gold
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Nose
A sweet bouquet of honey, heather, and vanilla, gentle wafts of peat.
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Taste
Sweet malt, caramilsed sugar, orchard friuts, ripe apple and pears, gentle smoke.
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Finish
Medium-long and satisfying, with the hint of peat smoke lingering alongside a final flourish of dried fruit and a whisper of dark chocolate.
Fairlight
Vatted and married in American oak at the distillery to allow the belnd to settle.
Blend of NZ Peated whisky made from Gladfields Peated Malt, with a selection of World whiskies, both grain and single malt.
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Barrel Type
STR American oak barrels, First Fill Bourbon + Virgin Oak
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Barrel Size
200 Litres
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Aged For
5 Years minimum
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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.
Our commitment to sustainable Whisky
Making whisky is not just about good liquid. Sustainability is not just a buzz word
Making whisky in 2022 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.
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Open Hours
Open from 12 noon Summer: open every day Winter: Thursday to Monday inclusive.
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Closing times may vary
check www.theheke.co.nz for updates.
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