New Zealand is home to a growing number of fantastic gin distilleries, each with its unique range of flavours and styles. Here are a few great distilleries to visit across New Zealand.
1919 Distilling [Auckland]
Located in East Auckland, 1919 Distilling produces a wide range of award-winning spirits, including Gin, Rum and Whisky! Their flagship gin -1919 Classic Gin features local Cherry and Citrus alongside there Pink Gin that showcases local Strawberry. The distillery is open to visitors for tastings and tours by booking, where you can learn about the gin-making process and sample their range of gins.
Elemental Distillers [Marlborough]
A small-batch distillery located in the heart of New Zealand Wine country in Marlborough. This international award winning distillery is built out of ex-shipping containers and overlooks the vines that surround. Their gins have a particular focus on locally sourced botanicals, including Kawakawa, Grapefruit and Gorse Flower. Visitors can take a tour of the distillery and taste their ‘Best London Dry in the World’ Roots Dry Gin! Available by booking.
Juno Distillery [New Plymouth]
Juno Gin distillery creates handcrafted gins in the heart of New Plymouth. Although they have a staple classic gin in Juno Extra Fin, they have a huge focus on creativity and innovation creating gins centered around the Seasons of the year, historical figures and celebration of art. Their incorporate many locally sourced and native botanicals, including Mauka. Visitors can take a tour of the distillery, learn about the gin-making process, and sample their range of gins. Bookings available via their website.
Dancing Sands Distillery [Takaka]
Dancing Sands Distillery is located in the picturesque coastal town of Takaka. Visitors can take a tour of the distillery, learn about the gin-making process, and sample their range of gins, including their popular Classic Dry Gin.
The Spirits Workshop [Christchurch]
A boutique distillery located in Christchurch, offering a range of spirits including gin and whisky. Home to Curiosity Gin and Divergence Whisky meanwhile a range of other well known brands use this fine distillery to make their products too! Visitors can take a tour of the distillery and sample their range of gins.
The Cardrona Distillery [Cardrona]
The Cardrona Distillery is located in the stunning Cardrona Valley, near Queenstown. Their gins are made using locally sourced botanicals, including rosehip, coriander, and angelica. Visitors can take a tour of the distillery, learn about the gin-making process, and sample their range of gin, whisky and liqueurs including the award-winning Source Gin and the innovative Barrel Aged Gin.