'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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Tī Kōuka Forest gin showcases vibrant and versatile botanicals native to New Zealand. Inspired by the Ti Kouka tree which is the symbol of Sandymount Distillery this gin includes Kawakawa, Horopito, Tarata, Ti Kouka bark, Harakeke seed, and Manuka.
$78.95
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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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Scapegrace Single Malt. A traditionally distilled whisky, matured by the felicitous seasons of a fortuitous terrain in a halcyon landscape. Buttery biscuit, crisp green apple and toasted chestnuts.
$114.95
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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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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 sugar-free, premium rum that is sustainably produced (Carbon Neutral & Fair Trade certified). From a 5th generation family estate, it is naturally aged without artificial ingredients, distilled with 100% renewable energy and Kosher certified. A light-bodied rum with a long and smooth finish that lingers in the palate. Perfect for white rum cocktails and refreshing drinks.
$44.95
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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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Manuka Smoked Single Malt. Aged by New Zealand’s irrepressible tide of climate and season to incite a whisky whose character is at variance with the volatility of its own creation. Smoked pears, liquorice and dried cranberries.
$114.95
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New Zealand’s signature coffee order, the flat white, becomes a decadent liqueur using organic cold brew coffee and fresh New Zealand cream.
$53.95
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This contemporary dry gin pays homage to its island provenance with a coastal freshness on the nose. Distilled with giant kelp, citrus and a hint of spice. Clean lingering finish with subtle lime.
$94.95
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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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