'Spirits' (AKA 'hard liquor') is the term for all distilled alcohol - in fact, the name 'spirit' came from alchemists who believed the vapor of distillation was a 'spirit' of the original material. Technically 'spirits' and 'liqueurs' are different - spirits have no added sugar, while liqueurs do - but they tend to be lumped together. Virtually all known spirits were used as health tonics or elixirs at some point in history, but transmuted into good fun drinks over time. Many countries have their 'national' drink - gin, whisky, schnapps, grappa, ouzo, soju, vodka, rakia/rakija...there's quite a list. Experiments began with sugars and flavours - resulting in limoncello, cynar, Benedictine...that's an even longer list.
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Bushy and herbaceous Dunedin made Gin. It's not a classic London dry gin, but our vision of what a NZ dry gin can be - smooth, bushy & dry.
$72.95
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Creamy upfront, wheat, apple and mint builds complexity. Dry and long with a buttery mouthful.
$52.95
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A traditional dry gin with the spice of rainforest botanicals, hints of fresh citrus peel, and cassia bark. Locally foraged manuka, rimu, and horopito dance with juniper and coriander seed in a shower of the freshest rainwater on the planet.
$89.95
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Kelp from Wainui, rosehips from Little Akaloa, grapes from French Farm, lavender from Little River and wild thyme from French Bay are blended with classic botanicals to create gins that are a true evocation of this beautiful part of Aotearoa.
$69.95
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A remarkably delicious blend of NZ fresh cream, butterscotch, and exceptionally smooth milk vodka - simply unrivaled.
$37.95
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A silky and subtly sweet vodka that’s perfect for your favourite cocktail or to sip on its own. Made from natural spring water from beneath thier Otago Peninsula distillery.
$57.95
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Gold Medal Winner! and a consumer favourite! A contemporary style gin with native botanicals, Kawakawa & Karamu make this gin in a class of it's own. Lush sweetness from the Karamu, with a peppery zing from the kawakawa make this a well balanced flavoursome gin.
$69.95
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Ladybird navy strength gin is a bomb of garden bliss. Using rose petals, pink peppercorn, rosemary and a splash of Valencia orange. A strong juniper forward with a light spice mid palette and lingering floral notes. A perfect all-round gin to transport you into the comfort of a summer garden.
$74.95
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A little bit special, this gin is inspired by the wasabi root that grows locally in Golden Bay. Unlike most wasabi (which is often coloured horseradish), real wasabi root does not have that same searing heat – but rather a clean, earthy finish that is perfectly suited to a navy strength gin.
$79.95
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A perfectly balanced blend of molasses and sugar cane, Port O Ahuriri Golden Rum has notes of vanilla, stone fruits, toasted oak and a slight saltiness. A great sweet and round mouthfeel, this rum will keep you going back to your glass to smell, taste and dream.
$79.95
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Versatiity is key. 6 botanicals. Juniper upfront, fresh coriander, with citrus and floral angelica. Creamy preserved grapefruit with a delicate Orris finish.
$52.95
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This contemporary dry gin pays homage to its island provenance with a coastal freshness on the nose. Distilled with giant kelp, citrus and a hint of spice. Clean lingering finish with subtle lime.
$94.95
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