First Impressions
Two Tone is Thomson's everyday malt — accessible at 40% ABV and built for sharing. It blends New Zealand-distilled malt with mature imported malt whisky, an approach Thomson has used to put a recognisably Kiwi character on the shelf while their own stocks mature.
Distillery & Heritage
Thomson Whisky was founded by Rachael and Mathew Thomson in Auckland, beginning life as an independent bottler before moving into distillation. They became famous for pioneering manuka-smoked malt — using the native New Zealand tree in place of peat — and have been instrumental in defining a New Zealand whisky identity.
Tasting Notes in Detail
Two Tone is the gentle introduction to the Thomson house style. The smoke is suggestive rather than assertive, the sweetness restrained, and the texture clean. It's a whisky that rewards patience in the glass.
Verdict
A friendly gateway into New Zealand whisky and a nod to Thomson's pioneering manuka work.
