Description
The HONOUR of NED is part of The Wanted Series, a premium range of Australian whiskies from the NED Barrel House.
NED fought to reclaim his honour in a bare-knuckled boxing match at the Imperial Hotel in Beechworth VIC. After 20 Rounds, Kelly walked away victorious.
The HONOUR of NED begins with a rich orange and caramel scents, moving into oak, raisins and vanilla. The taste is a sweet and rich oak with plenty of power and length. With hints of chocolate, orange peel and vanilla toasted moving into sweet Christmas cake. It has a great balance with a pleasant smooth heat.
48% 500ml
ABOUT THE DESIGN
- The illustration is an interpretation of NED reclaiming his honour against Isaiah Wright.
- NED fought a bare-knuckled boxing match at the Imperial Hotel that lasted 20 Rounds.
- A horse shoe to symbolise the horse they were fighting over.
- 1874 was the year it took place in Beechworth.
- Boxing bell and boxing ring ropes give subtle nod to the boxing history.
TASTING NOTES
Sweet, rich oak, with lots of power and length. Chocolate, orange peel and vanilla toasted oak moving into sweet Christmas cake.
Aroma: Rich orange and caramel, moving into oak, raisins and vanilla.
Finish: Long with plenty of oak mellowed by lingering dark chocolate.
AWARDS
GOLD MEDAL at the 2023 World Whiskies Awards.
GOLD MEDAL at the 2022 Melbourne International Spirits Awards.
SILVER MEDAL at the 2021 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards.
The judges said, “good nuttiness on the nose, rich oakiness and cacao characters. Great mix of flavours in perfect harmony. Great job!”
