Southward Distilling Co. - There is a place where adventure starts.  This wild place is the inspiration for our distillery.  Made up of garden grown, wild and traditional botanicals. We are a modern take on distilling inspired by the wild beauty of New Zealand.

Bold, balanced, and full of flavour, our Mountain Gin is made for adventuring. Confident enough to stand on its own, but cooperative enough to work with any tonic you could throw at it, this gin makes a great addition to the team.

Highly recommended for nights around the campfire, and sharing with friends – especially those who don’t think they’re big on gin (spoiler alert; they will be).

Notes: Juniper, juicy citrus, rosemary and lavender.

Made in Wellington, New Zealand.

A botanical gin, small batch distilled. Infused with Elderberries & Mint Tips, along with locally foraged Wild Thyme, Manuka and Douglas Fir. 

Experience the delight of these Central Otago flavours.

San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Gold Medal 2021

Premium product without the snobbery, we are here to have a little fun. Let the Juniper and Rhubarb dance on your taste buds.

We want to change the perception of Gin away from the mother’s ruin to something that is lively and pleasant and can be enjoyed over Ice. 

*Much like a fine wine we recommend storing her in a cool dark place. It is a natural product and is sensitive to direct sunlight. We recommend storing Blush in a darker place in the store*

A Navy Strength bottling of Roots Marlborough Dry Gin with the addition of organic Akaroa giant kelp and Hawke's Bay hemp seed. A crisp and robust 'London Dry' style gin with aromatic reminiscence of the stormy Pacific seas. Named after the strong Norwest winds of the south Pacific and prevailing Marlborough weather systems.

Distilled entirely on estate from eight seasonally sourced botanicals and gunpowder proofed in recognition of Royal Navy gins of old.

The Bay Gin 700ml

Juniper, Coriander, Bay Leaf, Lemon. The Bay is a back-to-basics gin and one of our Working Title gins. Citrus and complex herbal notes predominate. Juniper and Coriander are macerated in our base spirit before final infusion with Bay Leaf and Lemon to create The Bay Gin. Complex and herbal with a bright citrus finish. Equally delicious alone on ice or paired with soda or a dry tonic. 45%ABV

Gold medal winner at the London Spirits Competition 2023 & Bronze medal winner at the NZ Spirits Awards 2022

The 700ml The Bay Gin is packaged in a ClimatePartner certified carbon neutral bottle made from 70% recycled glass. These bottles are perfect for reuse in your own kitchen or pantry and come with a fully recyclable Vinolok glass stopper.

Dunedin Craft Distillers brew and distill delicious spirits from surplus bread. Each 700ml bottle saves roughly three loaves of bread from waste. All our spirits are proofed with rainwater harvested from Mount Cargill.

Dunedin Dry Gin 700ml

Classic gin botanicals are steeped in our unique bread-base spirit before final distillation to produce Dunedin Dry Gin. No nonsense, juniper forward, with a citrus finish and just enough warmth and spice to take the chill off a brisk winter evening.. This gin is a confident lone spirit or a versatile mixer -- your choice. 40% ABV

Two stars and a green ring award at Spirit of Craft Awards 2024 in Singapore and Silver medal winner at the London Spirits Competition 2023 and NZ Spirits Awards in 2024

The 700ml bottle of Dunedin Dry Gin is packaged in a ClimatePartner certified carbon neutral bottle made from 70% recycled glass. These bottles are perfect for reuse in your own kitchen or pantry and come with a fully recyclable Vinolok glass stopper.

Dunedin Craft Distillers brew and distill delicious spirits from surplus bread. Each 700ml bottle saves roughly three loaves of bread from waste. All our spirits are proofed with rainwater harvested from Mount Cargill.

Wakame arrived in New Zealand coastal waters on the hills of ships and thrived on our pristine rocky coastline. We of course now know it as a delicious culinary ingredient with many positive health benefits. Imagination is stoked to be able to gather wild wakame for this gin from the coast of Wellington and Wairarapa.

The initial aroma is juniper forward, fresh and sweet. When tasted you get the refreshingness of the citrus before fading to reveal the juniper in the background. A noticeable sweetness appears giving way to a sweet salt finish. A classic dry gin with a contemporary twist, transporting you to New Zealand's fresh and invigorating coastal waters. 

Each label tells the story of the ingredients, the place or the people behind what's in the bottle.  

Mountains to Sea is features horopito from the mountain forests, manuka from the riverbanks, and kelp from the sea — a true New Zealand journey in every sip.

Layered, briny, and unmistakably local, this gin is made for slow evenings and reflective pours. It tastes like weathered landscapes and wild coastlines.

Key botanicals: Horopito, Manuka leaf, Kelp, Juniper.

Rifters Gin is bottled by Arrowtown Distillery in Wakatipu Basin, a historic gold mining town. A "Rifter" is similar to a fossicker or forager from the early gold mining era.

Rifters Blue Gold Gin is a limited release gin bottled at 42% ABV. It is distilled with Szechuan Pepper, Kaffir Lime, and Lemon Grass.

Little Biddy^? Gin ? Black Label is characterised by a backbone of distilled local grain spirit, wild water, and hand harvested native botanicals, boasting an elevated sophistication that is truly divine.

Black Label displays a botanical intensity reminiscent of the loftiest heights of the West Coast rainforest and the purest depths of the wild water feeding it. Foraged Watercress, Snow Moss, Kahikatea tips, and Toatoa all deliver a soulful aromatic experience. At 46% ABV, the concentrated distillate ensures brighter, more crystalline flavours awash with volatile aromatics. A sophisticated and layered gin, suited to quiet, contemplative moments, and discerning minds.

Created in honour of Reefton legend little Biddy, a pipe-smoking, gin-toting, 4 foot tall gold prospector.  Our search for native botanicals takes us deep into the same West Coast rainforest where Biddy once fossicked for gold, to craft a uniquely New Zealand selection of small batch distilled gins with attitude.

Taste the vibrancy of New Zealand. Little Biddy Gin - Amber combines the zest of fresh New Zealand oranges and lemons, delivering a bright and invigorating twist to a traditional gin.

Each sip reveals layers of flavour, with the subtle warmth of ginger perfectly balancing the refreshing citrus.

Little Biddy Gin - Amber offers a crisp, smooth finish, making it a versatile choice for both classic cocktails and innovative creations. Whether you're enjoying a refreshing G&T or crafting a signature cocktail, Little Biddy Gin - Amber promises to elevate your drinking experience.

Serving Suggestion: Enjoyed as a classic G&T with a premium Indian tonic, or G&S. The simplicity of the serve celebrates the full story of the infused botanicals.

Awards:
Double Gold, SIP Awards 2025
Packaging Design Awards – Best of Class, SIP Awards 2025
Gold, The Super Spirits Awards 2025
Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025

Made on the West Coast where we measure our rainfall in meters, not millimeters, Little Biddy Vodka is a smooth, refined spirit that embodies purity and balance.

A versatile vodka with rich texture, it provides the perfect base for inspired cocktails.

Slightly sweet, it offers a silky mouth-feel that dissolves effortlessly on the palate, with a clean, smooth aftertaste.

Our award-winning recipe, showcasing a bold new look.


Serving Suggestion: Enjoy neat or over ice to get the full expression of the spring water used and the full flavour of the spirit. Equally it makes some amazing cocktails

Awards:
Packaging Design Awards – Best of Class, SIP Awards 2025