Bacardi is known mostly for rum; they do not make whisky at this time. Do you mean a certain brand of whisky from New Zealand or a flavored Bacardi rum that tastes like whisky notes? If you can clarify, then I would be more than happy to provide detailed tasting notes or alternatives to Bacardi Whisky.

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Whisky | Type | Tasting Notes | Price Range (USD) |
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Thomson Manuka Wood Smoke Single Malt | Single Malt | Smoky, earthy, with hints of caramel and spice. | $70 – $90 |
Pokeno Discovery Single Malt | Single Malt | Toffee, spice, orchard fruits, and creamy texture. | $60 – $80 |
Scapegrace Fortitude | Blended Whisky | Dried fruit, spice, and balanced oak flavors. | $50 – $75 |
Cardrona Growing Wings (Sherry & Bourbon Cask) | Single Malt | Rich dried fruit, vanilla, and oak layers. | $120 – $150 |
New Zealand 18 Year Old Double Wood | Aged Whisky | Deep fruit, spice, and wine cask notes. | $150 – $200 |
Taste Notes Bacardi Whisky
Meanwhile, let’s look into New Zealand whisky. The country is also known for making premium craf whiskies with very unusual tastes. This is definitely thanks to it’s pure water, weather, and innovative distillation process. New Zealand whisky tasting notes include:
- Nose: Fresh vanilla, honey, with hints of light citrus and floral.
- Palate: Smooth, creamy, and the sweetness continues onto the palate, which is laden with flavors of toffee, spice, orchard fruits like pears and apples, and a drizzle of subtle oak. Simple yet divine.
- Finish: Long finish with a clean maltiness and some light spice peeping through.

FAQs
Is there whisky made in New Zealand, Bacardi Whisky?
Yes, New Zealand has a whisky industry, and some distilleries there produce single malt and blended whisky, including Cardrona, Thomson, and The NZ Whisky Collection.
2. What is unique about New Zealand whisky?
New Zealand whisky is generally made with pure local water, locally procurable barley, and innovative aging processes that impart smooth, rich, multidimensional flavors.