'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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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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