'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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We craft our STIL Vodka at the base of the Kaimai Ranges in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty. Using water collected from the Toutou and Waiorohi spring-fed streams, our vodka is triple distilled and charcoal filtered to create a pure, still spirit. Blended with natural feijoa flavour, perfect on the rocks or mixed into your favourite cocktail.
$51.95
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100% New Zealand Single Malt Whisky aged four and a half years in 50 and 100 litre virgin French oak barrels. With a fully grain to glass story, the new make spirit is made from 100% Canterbury grown and malted barley. It is mashed, fermented and double pot still distilled, then aged more than four years in 50 and 100 litre virgin French oak barrels in Christchurch NZ.
$104.95
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The Blood Moon profile is truly unique and combines a mixture of both dried and fresh botanicals, creating a delicious and refreshing Blood Orange gin.
$79.95
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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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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.
$65.95
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Art Deco Gin is made with beautiful Hawke's Bay citrus. Lemon, lime & orange give this gin bursts of lush citrus to a classic London dry gin. A fresh gin with a luscious but zingy mouth feel. An elegant but fine summer gin. 15% of profits from Art Deco Gin are donated to the Art Deco Trust.
$69.95
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This Savory gin is full of smoke and no mirrors. The rosemary is sweet to start with a lingering smokiness. This is our version of camping and adventure in a glass. Beautiful and Wild.
$78.95
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This Savory gin is full of smoke and no mirrors. The rosemary is sweet to start with a lingering smokiness. This is our version of camping and adventure in a glass. Beautiful and Wild.
$28.99
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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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Koakoa’s signature offering. We select the best quality New Zealand fruit and handcraft a liqueur which is described as bright, zesty citrus with a hint of sherbet lemons and bonbons. It has a soft, creamy lemon start with a flash of citrus blossom and lemon meringue pie.
$50.95
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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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Creamy upfront, wheat, apple and mint builds complexity. Dry and long with a buttery mouthful.
$52.95
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