'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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Creamy upfront, wheat, apple and mint builds complexity. Dry and long with a buttery mouthful.
$52.95
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Cane overproof is a blend of different fermentations and marks. This aromatic white rum has a fruity aroma with hints of molasses. This full strength rum provides depth and a punch in cocktails or can be enjoyed neat for the rum enthusiast.
$83.95
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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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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.
$63.95
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A warm and familiar taste of apple pie with an unexpected depth of flavour, intertwined with the tartness of freshly picked apple, fresh ginger, and nutmeg for a rounded finish. The layers of flavour from this vibrant gin come from a depth of spice and crisp apple, combining for a pleasant mouth feel and full body introduced by naturally pressed apple juice. Each create a tantalising drinking experience that will take you on a journey through apple orchards with friends.
$73.95
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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.
$78.95
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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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Clean and balanced with light tropical fruit and green citrus notes, this rum is perfectly suited to cocktails like the mojito & daiquiri or the favourite McJaggery & Ginger Beer! We’ve flipped the expectations of what rum can be. If ingenuity has a taste, this is it!
$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 Damson Plum & Blackberry Gin Liqueur is inspired by an old English sloe gin recipe using New Zealand grown autumn fruits.
$65.95
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