Cardrona whisky distillery
The Cardrona distillery officially opened its doors on January 25, 2016, after more than four years in the planning. Cardrona Distillery and Museum is located in the Cardrona Valley.
Cardrona factsheet
| Name | Pronounced | AKA | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | New Zealand | ||
| Country of Origin | Status | Active | Whisky Type |
| New Zealand | Active | 2015 - Present | Malt |
| Website | Tours Available | Owned by | Parent Group |
| Cardrona | Tour Link | International Beverage |
Cardrona equipment & site
| Still maker | Forsyths |
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Cardrona Timeline:
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- 2015Founded & spirit runs in November
- 2013Desiree Whitaker breaks ground on Cardrona Distillery in Central Otago.
- 2018'Just Hatched' progress series launched (initial release sold out in 3 days).
- 2023International Beverage acquires Cardrona Distillery and visitor centre, with founder Desiree Reid remaining as managing director.
- 2024Cardrona The Falcon wins Best New Zealand Small Batch Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards.
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Can I tour Cardrona?
Yes Cardrona distillery is tourable. On Trip Advisor the distillery has been rated as excellent by 209 of 249 tours to date. This gives Cardrona an overall rating of 5.0
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