The Guide to New Zealand Gin

The quintessential book series for all New Zealand gin drinkers.

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  • Brimming With Info

    From descriptions and serving suggestions to botanicals and tasting notes, everything you need to choose your next gin is included.

  • Independent Tasters

    Every gin is tasted by a panel of independent experts to write the most accurate and descriptive tasting notes possible.

  • Serving Suggestions

    Each gin has been paired with the a Fever-Tree tonic water or soda and now a garnish for the best possible drinking experience.

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TAKE YOUR GIN EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Whether you’re just starting out on your journey with gin, have a budding collection, or are a serious connoisseur with a home bar, The Guide to New Zealand Gin can take you further.

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  • Hastings Distillers East Block 200 Gin Box
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About Us

We started The Guide to New Zealand Gin in 2020 to highlight and celebrate the growing craft gin industry in Aotearoa, collecting all the information that a gin drinker would need to find and enjoy a local gin in an easy to read book. The spark for this came from the passion and knowledge of George Grbich who is now one of the authors and the central driving force for the books.

The first book was received with great enthusiasm and so it became a series to keep up with the evolving drinks landscape in Aotearoa. So far we've released five books: 2020, 2021, Vol. 3, Vol. 4, and our edition of the Fever-Tree Easy Mixing Guide.

Each edition of the guide reflects the craft gin scene at the time of publishing, each continuing to provide helpful insights on gins that have come and gone from availability or changed through the years. The latest edition, Vol. 4, received a format change to increase the amount of information and improve it's accessibility.

In 2022, we expanded to also produce The Guide to Australian Gin and another partnered edition of the Fever-Tree Easy Mixing Guide.

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The Team

  • George Grbich

    George Grbich

    A spirits judge and author with a strong passion for the world of gin and many years of experience in the Auckland hospitality industry. Working as a bar manager and developing menus during his Bachelor of Business at AUT, at the youthful age of 25 he has published seven books, covering over 800 gins and 300 distilleries, and is now a co-owner of Gin Club NZ. In 2022 he became the youngest spirits judge ever at the NZ Spirits Awards and judged at the 2023 Australian Gin Awards. As well as collaborating with leading mixer brand, Fever-Tree, and Gin Events, he is also frequently sought out by distillers for his expert opinion. An associate member of Distilled Spirits Aotearoa, he holds a WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits and continues to have a significant impact on the New Zealand spirits industry with his deep committed to the promotion and development of the craft spirits scene.

  • Madison Fisher

    Madison Fisher

    A proud member of the queer community and an author with a background in ancient history and archaeology, she developed her research and technical writing skills while getting her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Auckland and Masters at the University of St Andrews. She has co-authored both the Guide to New Zealand Gin and Guide to Australian Gin since their inception, as well as contributing to their editions of the Fever-Tree Easy Mixing Guide, and is now a co-owner of Gin Club NZ. With a keen eye for detail and planning, she leverages these skills to help manage the business in both the day-to-day operation and long term planning. Madison has also shown that she has the potential for tasting with her palate and was received the WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits with distinction in 2024.