WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH BARREL OWNERSHIP?

You buy a barrel (or a share in one).

We make the whisky (with your help) and look after it for you while it matures.

We wait.

When the whisky is ready - and only when it's ready - we bottle it and deliver to your doorstep. Typically this is five years from when the cask was filled. You can age it for longer, but we prefer to drink it.

PICK YOUR PORTION

Good Reserve
Price $1700
 Share in Barrel 10%
 No. of 700ml bottles 20 - 25
 Annual tasting notes & tasting video  ✔
 Distillery & Brewery Tour  2 Guests
 Annual General Mayhem Party  2 Guests
 Advance notice of special events  ✔
 Mashing experience & distilling day  ✘
 Barrel Fill Ceremony  ✘
 Annual Barrel Tasting  ✘
 Free Hire of Distillery Tasting Rooms  ✘
Gooder Reserve
 Price $8500
 Share in Barrel 50%
 No. of 700ml bottles 100 - 125
 Annual tasting notes & tasting video  ✔
 Distillery & Brewery Tour  2 Guests
 Annual General Mayhem Party  5 Guests
 Advance notice of special events  ✔
 Mashing experience & distilling day  ✘
 Barrel Fill Ceremony  ✘
 Annual Barrel Tasting  ✘
 Free Hire of Distillery Tasting Rooms  ✘
Goodest Reserve
 Price $16000
 Share in Barrel 100%
 No. of 700ml bottles 200 - 250
 Annual tasting notes & tasting video  ✔
 Distillery & Brewery Tour  Private Tour
 Annual General Mayhem Party  10 Guests
 Advance notice of special events  ✔
 Mashing experience & distilling day  ✔
 Barrel Fill Ceremony  ✔
 Annual Barrel Tasting  10 guests
 Free Hire of Distillery Tasting Rooms  ✔

SINGLE MALT WHISKY WORTH WAITING FOR

At Good George we have always gone to extraordinary lengths to produce and celebrate the finest spirits, beer, cider, and possible - now we are finally ready to introduce our Award Winning Whisky. 

Our company motto is to always stand up against boring and fight against the ordinary. Our favourite saying is "quality without the bullshit" where all of our brews and batches are crafted to taste their very best without compromise. 

Quietly cultivating our whisky program since pre-covid days because we knew that in the growing whisky category there was a big opportunity for a no-nonsense player like us. The whisky that has resulted from our hard work is high quality and now worthy of sharing. It's single farm, single malt New Zealand Whisky that stands up proudly on the world stage. 

Whisky - The Water of Life

CHOOSE YOUR BARREL TYPE

Ex Bourbon
All the way from the U.S of A these veterans can only be used once for bourbon before being repurposed. Their past life gives them a distinctive flavour profile of coconut, vanilla, honey, caramel, oak, leather, nutmeg, almond and butterscotch.

Virgin American Oak
These brand new barrels first have their interior surface gently charred, caramelising the wood sugars and contributing strong tones of vanilla and oak with a smooth caramel buttery finish.

*additional $500 for these barrel types.

Or, get crafty...

ExIPA
Embark on a journey of unique flavour with our newly crafted whiskey, born from the innovative fusion of distilled Good George IPA, and the rich flavour profile of first-fill bourbon casks. Experience the vibrant harmony of citrusy zest and subtle herbal notes, delicately intertwined with hints of apple sweetness, all enriched by the warm embrace of vanilla bestowed by the bourbon casks.

Ex Pinot
These casks originate from award winning New Zealand vineyards and impart flavours of raspberry, strawberry, red currants, lightly spiced with earthy notes.

IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR CUT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, after 3 years we can facilitate a change of ownership as required. 

If you are considering investing in a whole barrel, of course, just email us to set up a time.

Depending on your program, you and your mates can celebrate life and your whisky on it's birthday each year.

As the barrel ages, the alcohol evaporates. Up to 4% is lost each year. This 4% is the angels' share.

Excise is a form of tax, imposed on domestically manufactured tobacco, fuel and alcohol. Excise will be payable on bottling.

After 5 years the whisky has gone through most of it's aging. The heavy char of the barrel smooths out the whisky and tastes amazing. Further aging continues to finesse the whisky, but we would rather drink it. 

Excellent! We have had whisky in barrel since 2019, and it is aging beautifully, you are welcome to come and try it.

You sure can. At five years we can taste the whisky and if you want to store it longer we will just need to agree on further insurance and store fees. 

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