10 Whiskies You Should Know from Aussie & NZ

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If you’ve ever thought about trying a New Zealand or Australian whisky, this video is your essential starting point. Whether you’re a seasoned Scotch lover or just curious about whiskies from this corner of the world, this guide will help you navigate the unique, exciting whiskies of NZ and Aussie.

I've teamed up with Wade from McIntyre Malts to explore the rising whisky scenes of both countries. We’ve each sent five of our favourite whiskies to one another—Wade from Australia and myself from New Zealand—so you’ll get to see what we picked out of the hundreds of Aussie and NZ whiskies.

This video explores how these whiskies from Australia and New Zealand reflect the lands they come from, their unique flavour profiles, and why they might deserve a spot on your shelf. We’ll cover the history and the standout distilleries, from the innovation in their production, the climate and the surprising flavours they bring to the glass.

I’ve been working on this for months; so trimming it was tough. However, I wanted to keep the conversation real and packed with valuable insights so you get the whole picture, so I decided to keep it long—podcast style, so if you don't have time yet to watch this then add this to your watchlist!

Sit back, pour yourself a dram, and by the end of this, I hope you will know a lot more about NZ and Aussie whisky.


Wade's Channel ‪‪@McIntyresMalts‬
B Roll Asset Footage used with permission from Tourism Australia & Tourism NZ

00:00 Why You Need to Know About NZ & Aussie Whisky
02:05 Overview of Australian Whisky & History
05:05 NZ Whisky History
08:20 Challenges of Tax in Aussie
10:29 NZ Whisky No.1 you should know - Pōkeno
15:00 Why no age statements?
16:23 Aussie Whisky No.1 you should know - Starward
18:25 Whisky Galore - Best Whisky Shop in NZ
19:35 Why are there so many new Australian & NZ distilleries?
22:18 Should NZ & Aussie Whisky Create Their Own Niche or Rival Scotch?
23:42 How Climate and Terroir make AU/NZ whisky so different
28:31 Regulations for NZ/AU Whisky
30:02 Innovation in NZ & Aussie Whisky
32:20 NZ Whisky No.2 (Enthusiast Whiskies) - 1919
39:08 Aussie Whisky No.2 you should know - Morris
46:11 Tasmanian flavour profile
47:09 NZ Whisky No.3 you should know - Cardrona
54:48 Aussie Whisky No.3 you should know - Kittyhawk
59:07 A Threat to Scotch?
59:54 NZ Whisky No.4 you should know - Thomson
01:08:12 Aussie Whisky No.4 you should know - Remnant
01:13:39 NZ Whisky No.5 you should know - Waiheke
01:24:04 Aussie Whisky No.5 you should know - Sullivans Cove
01:33:57 Future of NZ & Aussie Whisky

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