Rifters Royalburn Single Malt Whisky
SMALL BATCH
Rifters Royalburn Malt Whisky has limited casks, with each cask and bottle are individually numbered, making it a sought-after collector’s item. This whisky is perfect for whisky aficionados and collectors looking for a unique and rare addition to their collection. It’s a whisky that has been crafted with care and expertise, using only the finest ingredients from Central Otago and ageing techniques. Whether you’re sipping it neat or enjoying it in a classic cocktail, this whisky is sure to delight your senses and leave a lasting impression.
350ML BOTTLES - LIMITED RELEASE
Rifters is proud to introduce their Rifters Royalburn Single Malt - Field Report - Chapter One in a limited run of 350ml bottles. Our first release cask was put down in 2022, making this a 2-year-old giving you a snapshot in time of how well this whisky is developing.
This exclusive release captures a rare moment in time, offering a unique taste of Rifters and Royalburn's craftsmanship. Each bottle is hand-numbered and marked with the specific cask from which it was drawn, adding a personal touch to this collector’s item.
With only a small quantity available, these bottles are a scarce and highly sought-after snapshot of the distillery’s journey.
OUR CRAFTING GROUND
Arrowtown is a historic gold mining town that sits at the foothills of the Southern Alps in Central Otago, it’s our crafting ground. Arrow River was discovered in the early 1800’s by prospectors looking for gold. When word got out that gold had been found in the river, miners flocked from near and far with the hope of discovering a gold nugget of their own. This rich mining history and sense of exploration is still strongly represented in Arrowtown today. It is also the home of both Rifters and Royalburn.
THE PROCESS
The production process of Rifters Royalburn Single Malt Whisky is a true labour of love, and it’s evident in the final product. The whisky is aged in premium Ex-bourbon barrels, which give the spirit a smooth and mellow character, with notes of vanilla and honey. The ageing process allows the whisky to take on the unique flavour profile of the oak barrels. With extreme temperatures of hot and cold in Arrowtown, it gets our whisky casks talking. By this, we mean expanding and contracting, the movement of wood helps deliver unique flavours to the spirit, creating a rich and complex whisky that is both smooth and robust.
RIFTERS
Rifters are makers of luxury spirits, an
establishment co-founded by two builders
Stu & Hamish. Over the last few years, a solid
reputation has been built winning multiple
awards in the likes of San Francisco, London
and New Zealand for the exceptional spirits
they have crafted.
From the get-go, they set out to create
premium products inspired by the land that
surrounds them.
ROYALBURN STATION
At the edge of the Whakatipu basin sits
Royalburn Station, currently run by Carlos
Bagrie and Nadia Lim. Royalburn has been
growing grain for 130 years, steeped in
history when it comes to arable farming. Back
in the 1800’s it was here that Henry Speight
and William McKibbon sat in a shed and did a
handshake on what was to become the malt
for Speight’s, making Royalburn one of the
original farms supplying grain to the
Speight’s Factory.
Fast forward over 130 years and it’s here our
barley was grown, perched on the Crown
Range exposed to the harshest of conditions.
It’s these conditions that created a grain few
can. Through exceptional farmmanship,
Carlos and Nadia have crafted an outstanding
barley variety.
