Cardrona Pedro Ximenez Cask Single Malt Special Release 53% 700ml

• 🏅 96 Points — Cameron Douglas MS, 2026

• New Zealand single malt whisky from Cardrona Distillery in Central Otago.

• Pedro Ximénez sherry cask gives this release its distinctive character.

• A whisky to sip neat and revisit with a few drops of water.

The Cardrona Pedro Ximénez Cask brings a Spanish sherry cask to a New Zealand single malt made in the Cardrona Valley, Central Otago. Pedro Ximénez, often shortened to PX, is a dark, richly sweet sherry known for its raisin, fig and date flavours. A cask that previously held PX can lend those dried-fruit notes to whisky, adding richness and depth as the spirit matures.

Pour a dram neat and give it a few minutes in the glass. Try a sip, then add a few drops of water to see how the aroma and texture change. For an after-dinner pairing, serve it alongside dark chocolate or a slice of fruitcake, where the cocoa or dried fruit can echo the character associated with PX cask maturation.

ABV： 53%