{"title":"Thomson","description":"\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--16723364380978__7a2c113e-906b-419a-bae8-f29490437fbf\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"isolate\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text content-container color-background-1 gradient rich-text--full-width content-container--full-width section-template--16723364380978__7a2c113e-906b-419a-bae8-f29490437fbf-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text__wrapper rich-text__wrapper--center page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text__blocks center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text__text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Creativity is still a dominant principle in our distillery. We are creating a new New Zealand whisky, not a copy of whiskies seen elsewhere in the world. Our whiskies are a living response to our unique natural environment, our resources, local know-how and an honesty about being a young distillery. We’re not replicating but helping to define what New Zealand whisky is, brand new.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe award winning Thomson Whisky was founded by Mathew and Rachael Thomson, who developed their own distillery from independent bottlers. Their location in Riverhead on New Zealand's North Island is also the hub for connecting local ingredients and innovative whisky production. They place special emphasis on using local malt from the South Island as well as the careful combination of aging techniques and flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'2009. Born out of creativity and a love of single malt whisky, we started Thomson Whisky as a side project in our spare room in Auckland. Launching a single malt whisky brand as a hobby, at the time, was a little left field. Most people thought we were nuts. We were running off the smell of a damp whisky cork, but we quietly knew we were onto something. We just kept tinkering, working and building, until we had to give up the day jobs to focus wholeheartedly on this all-consuming new whisky project.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thomson-whisky-manuka-smoke-700ml","title":"Thomson Whisky Manuka Smoke 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% New Zealand grown malted barley, smoked using native Manuka wood and distilled through copper pot stills. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural smoke, cinnamon, clove, Manuka oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 46% | Non-chill filtered | No colouring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thomsons pursue an innovative path in New Zealand whisky production with their Mānuka Smoke Single Malt. Founded in 2014 in Riverhead, the small craft distillery combines local ingredients with traditional craftsmanship – including two copper pot stills and aging in bourbon and wine casks. The whisky gets its pronounced smoky aroma from smoking the malt over native Mānuka wood, a New Zealand myrtle species known for its characteristic notes of smoke, cinnamon, and ethereal Manuka oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Spicy smoke with hints of cinnamon, cloves, and fresh Manuka notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Expressive maltiness meets sour and woody components, accompanied by sweet vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Long-lasting with earthy smoky nuances and a fine, spicy zest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomson Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62506674618698,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7796\/2314\/files\/ThomsonManukaSmoke.jpg?v=1782117619"},{"product_id":"thomson-whisky-south-island-peat-single-malt-700ml","title":"Thomson Whisky South Island Peat Single Malt 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% New Zealand grown malted barley, smoked using South Island Peat and distilled through our copper pot stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIodine, smoke, sweet vanillins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 46% | Non-chill filtered | No colouring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thomsons pursue an innovative path in New Zealand whisky production with their Mānuka Smoke Single Malt. Founded in 2014 in Riverhead, the small craft distillery combines local ingredients with traditional craftsmanship – including two copper pot stills and aging in bourbon and wine casks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single malt from New Zealand impresses with its intense peat smoke, which is typical for the South Island. With a higher drinking strength, it offers a powerful yet harmonious tasting experience. The non-chill-filtered bottling preserves all natural aromas without the use of coloring agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Long-lasting with earthy smoky nuances and a fine, spicy zest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomson Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62506695557450,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7796\/2314\/files\/ThomsonSouthIslandPeat.jpg?v=1782125333"}],"url":"https:\/\/arohawine.com\/collections\/thomson.oembed","provider":"Aroha Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}