Wine and Beverage Reviews

All Cam's wine and beverage reviews use the 100-point scale:

Outstanding 95 - 100 PointsA great wine. Cellar worthy. Impeccably made. — Outstanding 95 - 100 Points
A great wine
Cellar worthy
Impeccably made

Very Good to ExcellentA wine with concentration, texture, character and quality — Very Good to Excellent
A wine with concentration, texture, character and quality

PremiumA wine with special qualities — Premium
A wine with special qualities.
Also available, 92 Point only Stickers

RecommendedA wine that is well made, immediately drinkable and will not disappoint — Recommended
A wine that is well made, immediately drinkable and should not disappoint

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Posts tagged The Cardrona

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'American Barrel' Central Otago

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'American Barrel' Central Otago

There’s a natural sweetness beyond the alcohol from the barrel showing a light vanilla quality as well

WhiskyCameron DouglasMarch 31, 2025The Cardrona, Single Malt, Whisky, Central Otago, American Barrel

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'Sherry Cask' Central Otago

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'Sherry Cask' Central Otago

A bouquet of lift and freshness, fragrant, fruity and enticing with scents of sea air and apple, very floral with a mix of wild and domestic stems.

WhiskyCameron DouglasMarch 31, 2025The Cardrona, Whisky, Sherry Cask, Single Malt, Central Otago

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'Pinot', Central Otago

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'Pinot', Central Otago

…silky smooth and warm, flavours melt together framed by subtle baking spice and gentle smoke from the barrel

WhiskyCameron DouglasMarch 31, 2025The Cardrona, Single Malt, Pinot, Central Otago, Whisky

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'Falcon', Central Otago

The Cardrona Single Malt Whisky 'Falcon', Central Otago

The dram cascades across the palate with a lighter touch, flavours of manuka honey and….

WhiskyCameron DouglasMarch 31, 2025The Cardrona, Whisky, Single Malt, Central Otago