'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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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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The perfect balance of sweet and sour that highlights the wonderful flavours of the premium American Whiskey. Simply shake & pour to enjoy this timeless taste and classic that is the Whiskey Sour.
$46.95
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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 perfect marriage between an award winning Marlborough gin and organic 2023 Marlborough pinot noir wine.
$90.95
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From beautiful New Zealand comes Chemistry Gin. A modern London Dry gin with botanicals including Sichuan peppercorns, sage and seaweed. A vegan gin with lemon and juniper notes and a warm, lingering finish.
$94.95
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Lovers Leap Dry Gin is a smooth dry gin with light floral botanicals. Juniper forward with a bright floral mid palette and sweet citrus finish.
$78.95
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Inspired by a classic, Juniper led London dry gin bouquet, a supporting duo of lemon peel and native New Zealand flax seed, The National Distillery Company’s Verdigris is an approachable, easy-drinking dry gin and a great all-rounder.
$74.95
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This limited edition Walkman flask contains Thomson's premium Two Tone blended whisky.
$46.95
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The woodcutter barrel-aged gin is inspired by the Native bush tracks and pine forests on the grounds of Sandymount distillery.
Mixing the fresh citrus and aromatic pine flavours of Gin with the spice and red fruit notes of central Otago Pinot noir oak barrels.
Brilliantly balanced, this golden gin delivers a subtle Depth and fragrant complexity.
$76.95
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Scapegrace Single Malt. Loam soil wheat distilled with mineral rich water pulled from beneath New Zealand’s Southern Alps. A whisky defined by the character of the land itself. Spiced walnuts, cider apples & sweet hay.
$114.95
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A classic Green Ginger Wine, made in NZ with premium Marlborough grapes and zesty natural ginger. A dominant aroma of dark Manuka honey and spiced apricot pudding. On the palate the earthy sweetness is rounded off with a bold warming ginger that dives right down your throat and leaves you with a lingering spicy sensation. Vegan friendly.
$16.95
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Named for the Hector’s dolphins that swim off Akaroa, Hector’s Gin comes in flavour profiles foraged from Banks Peninsula. Lemon verbena from Little River, kelp, thyme, lavender and lemon myrtle gathered by local foragers are blended with classic botanicals to create a bright citrus gin with herbaceous notes and a hint of peppery spice. Zingy and vivacious with a glorious lemony scent. Every bottle is a taste of Akaroa. Our gins are a true evocation of this beautiful part of Aotearoa.
$69.95
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