'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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Reid + Reid Dry Vermouth features 13 botanicals including; wormwood, coriander, manuka, kawakawa, horopito, orange, lemon thyme, cassia, juniper, nutmeg, fennel, angelica root and liquorice root.
$37.95
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Reid + Reid Red NZ Vermouth is made with 100% whole bunch Martinborough Pinot Noir & aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
$41.95
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Warm and richly spiced, Rubis infuses premium organic Hawke’s Bay wine with handpicked roots, fruits, flowers and herbs. Deep, complex and perfectly bittersweet, displaying flavours of ripe red berries, bitter orange, clove, anise and savoury herb notes.
$52.95
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This limited release gin liqueur is our take on a traditional Japanese Umeshu, and is crafted by steeping green ume fruit in our New Zealand Garden Gin for ten months.
$66.95
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For those who have not drunk sake before, or those who have, but drank too much too quickly, we suggest you try this smooth, light, easy drinking style. Zenkuro Original is a great alternative to either white or red wine with your meal, it is a great match with a wide range of Japanese, European or Kiwi dishes.
$52.95
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A complex and perfumed Gin containing 38 organic botanicals. Batch distilled in their 150L Arnold Holstein still and cut to strength with Kaweka spring water. Top notes of lime leaf, white currant, cedar, mango and floral hints. Exotic spice brings warmth and persistence to the palate.
$92.95
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Fresh and sprightly like the piwakawaka that adorns the label and designed to be enjoyed on any occasion. This is a juniper forward gin based around the core Dr Beak botanicals. A savoury expression with notes of fresh rosemary and mint, finishing with a kick of horopito.
$65.95
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A cute mini-sized bottle. Hand-crafted and batch distilled in the Wairarapa. A distinct blend of botanicals including NZ navel oranges and Yen Ben lemons. Best appreciated in a dry martini or G & T!
$25.95
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Everything these guys have put out has been hugely popular, and we're expecting the ripe berry flavours in this Small Batch Boysenberry Gin to hit the mark once again!
$79.95
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Stil Vodka is distilled twice, then filtered and blended with the purest New Zealand spring water.
$50.95
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Believed to be the world’s first commercial batch of Manuka smoked whisky, this single malt is made from barley grown in the South Island and kilned using New Zealand Manuka wood.
$124.95
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Made here in New Zealand, at a latitude of 42 degrees below the equator. This extraordinary vodka is made from wheat from the purest wheat fields in the world, and water from a volcanic spring, that achieves the highest purity rating possible.
$48.45
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From an idea born in an old weathered shed in Wanaka came this premium New Zealand vodka, using spirit distilled from milk whey and local spring water fresh from the Southern alps. A clean yet round tasting spirit perfect straight from the freezer, or mixed for your apres ski warmer.
$76.95
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A refreshing aromatic cocktail bitter macerated with zest from ripe Gisborne grapefruit and organic Motueka hops from Nelson. A compliment to any refreshing cocktail or mixer.
$28.95
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An aromatic bitter essence created in the tradition of old English 'shrub' cordials. A perfect marriage of house dried Karaka blackberries and tart pomegranate balsamic vinegar; perfectly balanced to compliment any rich fruit cocktail or mixer.
$28.95
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A slow maceration of medium roasted coffee beans from the highlands of Ethiopia, enhanced with a touch of blackstrap molasses and spicy pimento. An aromatic bitter to perfectly compliment any matured spirit whether neat or in a classic cocktail.
$28.95
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The finest Sloe Berries from the UK have been steeped in Curiosity Gin for several months in a barrel that was previously used to age Otago Pinot Noir.
$64.95
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Reid & Reid's take on a Summer Cup (think Pimm's No.1 Cup) Made from a Rev. Dawson gin base, red and dry vermouth and 6 other botanicals (Bay leaf, manuka, orange peel, rose petals, black tea and nutmeg).
$53.95
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A naturally black flavoured gin. Coloured with a unique collection of natural extracts. Full bodied florality with a menthol like crispiness, naturally chilling with a balanced citrus freshness and a hint of spice. With a candied sweet potato and pineapple finish. This is the taste of Black.
$78.95
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This bitter Aperitivo from Reid + Reid has delicious citrus sweetness and aromatic bitterness from Gentian Root, as well as native New Zealand botanicals. Perfect for your next Negroni session, or add to Prosecco for a refreshing Spritz!
$49.95
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Our dry gin is spice forward with notes of cardamom, coriander, and peppercorns. Balanced with manuka leaves on the nose and almonds for mouthfeel, the gin is double distilled and vapor infused with 8 carefully selected botanicals. It is blended with water sourced from the aquifer that feeds the clearest spring in the world, Dancing Sands Spring.
$71.95
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Created in honour of Reefton legend Little Biddy, a pipe-smoking, gin-toting, 4 foot tall gold prospector. Like its namesake, Little Little Biddy® Gin, is robust and hardworking with a striking aromatic bite.
$79.95
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The Source Rosehip Gin is forged by the four seasons that blow through the Cardrona Valley, Southern Alps, New Zealand. A natural matrix of locally foraged rosehip, together with traditional juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, lemon and orange zest, vapour-distilled into our Single Malt Spirit.
$111.95
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Made right here in Wellington, sharing space with Heyday Brewing on Cuba Street. This 'Wave' gin packs a punch at 47% - rich juniper and rosemary with underlying saltiness from sugar kelp. This is made for a powerful G&T
$76.95
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Made right here in Wellington, sharing space with the Heyday Brewery on Cuba Street. This 'Mountain' Gin has plenty of piney resinous richness with woody herbs: rosemary, lavender, juniper at the fore. Negroni anyone?
$67.95
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A crisp and robust ‘London Dry’ style gin. Batch distilled in 'Fanni Chanei' Elemental Distillerys boutique 200L copper pot still. Produced on estate at the Elemental Distillery, in the heart of the Marlborough wine region.
$89.95
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Made with whole cherries from Centreal Otago, this full flavoured twist on regular rum comes in at a gentler strength of 41% abv. Each bottle is individually numbered and dated.
$54.95
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This liqueur is taken directly from the first cocktail book ever published, How To Mix Drinks, or The Bon-vivant’s Companion. Written by one Jerry Thomas, this book first appeared in 1862 (during the American Civil War) and is an invaluable window on a different age of beverages.
$59.95
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The Black Doris Plum Gin is a gin full of bold and beautiful Black Doris plum fruitiness. Kicking off with juniper and coriander, swiftly followed by full-bodied fruity flavours. With just a hint of sweetness, the delicate spicy notes embrace the delicious plum giving this gin the complexity and balance 'The Bureaucrats’ have become synonymous with.
$68.95
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Reikorangi triple distilled Rhubarb & Raspberry Gin. Distilled at the site of the original Tuatara Brewery on our very own Kapiti Coast. Mates Chris & Simon have spent 2 years perfecting their Gin.
$76.50
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Reikorangi triple distilled dry gin. Distilled at the site of the original Tuatara Brewery on our very own Kapiti Coast. Mates Chris & Simon have spent 2 years perfecting their Gin.
$76.50
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Another very original gin from the Bureaucrats right here in Wellington! Creating a fabulous dance in the mouth of coconut, lime and lemongrass. Bold but beautifully balanced.
$68.95
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The perfect combination of 12 botanicals, secretly combined. Juniper to the fore, each note complimenting the next.
$28.95
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Reid + Reid Reverend Dawson’s Gin is named after one of New Zealand’s leading prohibitionist who also happens to be the great, great grandfather of Stewart and Chris Reid.
$64.95
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Taste two Gold Medal winners from the San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2016. Both from Thomson Whisky New Zealand.
$45.95
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The same great taste, but small enough to pop in your handbag...
Gin and Rhubarb both seem very English, and that therefore just seems they should be married together. The pink colour catches your eye, but on tasting it, you get a big smile and WOW. So yum.
$33.95
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