'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.
-
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.
$79.95
Bottle
-
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
Bottle
-
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.
$34.95
Bottle
-
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.
$34.95
Bottle
-
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.
$34.95
Bottle
-
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.
$69.95
Bottle
-
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.
$47.95
Bottle
-
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.
$126.95
Bottle
-
Stil Vodka is distilled twice, then filtered and blended with the purest New Zealand spring water.
$50.95
Bottle
-
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
Bottle
-
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
Bottle
-
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.
$68.95
Bottle