Rakiura Distilling Company was founded by three locals from Stewart Island, later joined by a woman who brought organization and passion for the place.

They embraced the challenge of distilling on the island, despite its logistical difficulties. Head distiller Dave Patterson says, “With pure rainfall and locally foraged botanicals like manuka, rimu, and horopito, each sip captures the essence of Rakiura, Stewart Island."

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Cardrona Distillery are experts at crafting premium spirits using pure Alpine water sourced from Mount Cardrona in New Zealand's Southern Alps, combined with locally foraged seasonal ingredients, to achieve a distinctive and unparalleled signature taste.

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Crafted by Arrowtown Distillery in the Wakatipu Basin, the team at Rifters specializes in small batch premium gins. Their artisanal gins are meticulously handcrafted using a blend of flavorful botanicals and pure New Zealand artesian water.

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Humdinger Gin was born with a copper still. Andrew Lewis, a professional engineer, obsesses over perfecting each batch for smoothness, while Saskia, a technologist and biologist, adds spice and enriches flavors. This dynamic duo not only crafts exceptional gin but also handles every aspect of their business—from recipe development to marketing—with daring creativity.

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Mt Fyffe is a small batch boutique distillery, nestled on the foothills of Mt Fyffe in Kaikōura. They craft their spirits using botanicals sourced from their farm and the local area, resulting in two distinct blends of small batch artisan London dry gin: Woolshed Gin and Shearwater Gin.

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Born from a friendship forged in Queenstown, New Zealand, Joerg and Bernd, passionate Master Distillers, created Broken Heart Gin amidst shared dreams and tragedy. After Bernd's sudden passing, Joerg turned his grief into inspiration, sharing their exceptional gin with the world. Distilled with pure water from Mt Aspiring National Park, their award-winning spirits, including the Original Gin with 11 botanicals, offer a harmonious blend of spice, floral notes, and earthiness. Each bottle, crafted over three years, reflects their commitment to sustainability and artisanal quality, inviting moments of reflection with every sip.

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After an OE bartending for the finest events in the Greek Isles, Jaz Campbell and Alex Stoddart arrived back home. They noticed that New Zealand events were missing the uniqueness and flare that they had experienced overseas, leading to the inception of Alchemist Mixology.

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The co-founders' love for gin during lockdown sparked a journey into craft distilling in their kitchen, evolving into a passion for creating gins they truly enjoy. This passion led to the founding of a family-owned distillery, aiming to share their crafted gins' joy with others. Together, they transformed their garage into a micro-distillery, turning their hobby into a fulfilling business.

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For three generations, the Robert family has worked the fertile lands of Southland, a remote and stunning corner of New Zealand. Rooted in this pastoral paradise, they intimately understand its rhythms and quirks. Inspired by their deep connection to this place, they wondered: What if they could bottle the essence of their land, history, and story?

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A family-owned and operated distillery, Kiwi Spirits Distillery, redefine quality by specializing in unique spirits crafted from the purest locally sourced ingredients. With a family legacy spanning decades in distilling, they uphold a steadfast commitment to quality over quantity.

Situated on their expansive 25-acre distillery and cellar door, they embrace a philosophy of local sourcing—most ingredients originate from their region, with some cultivated in their own gardens and orchards.

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Their name draws inspiration from the natural elements of the Southern Alps, a theme reflected in the clear spirits they craft in small batches. They gather local botanicals, hand-harvested from the mountains and fields surrounding Wanaka, New Zealand, ensuring each spirit captures the region's pristine beauty and unique flavors.

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Up A Tree Distillery was founded with a mission to minimize fruit waste by transforming surplus fruit into delightful products for consumers. Situated in Roxburgh, Central Otago, this small, family-run orchard distillery has been involved in orcharding since 2015 and has owned and operated the historic Fairview Orchard since 2017.

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Sandymount Distillery, founded by Richard Wilson in May 2021 on the Otago Peninsula, harnesses solar power and local spring water to create sustainable gin. Their Tī Kōuka Forest Gin, crafted with native botanicals, supports a replanting program, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

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