Mr Black is a bittersweet blend of top-grade Arabica coffees and Australian wheat vodka. Their roasters source specialty beans from the best growing regions to create a complex liqueur that is bold, balanced and unapologetically coffee.

Hastings Distillers was formed in 2019 by Kate Galloway and David Ramonteu, an inspiring couple with a background in winemaking and an artistic philosophy of production. Their award winning spirits are inspired as much by artists such as Tolstoy, Steiner and Tuwhare as by their scientific backgrounds in winemaking. The pair created the wine brands Alluviale and DaDa in a prior lifetime, before travelling through Europe and decided to marry distillation with therapeutic herbs. The result is a range of spirits using foraged, organic and biodynamic botanicals, pure organic spirit and water. Learn more about their story, taste the products and take some home from a visit. 

Biogro Certified 

Hastings Distillers commitment to organics is shown in their Biogro certification, ensuring all aspects of their production (botanicals, alcohol, water, packaging) has been checked, audited and certified by New Zealand’s largest certification agency. 

Packaging

The transparent seal on their bottles is made from environmentally friendly, compostable cellulose. The bottles themselves and label paper are made by long established European manufacturers under EU environmental regulations.

London Dry

Historically, the term London Dry relates to the production methods. This dictates that the Gin must be made from pure 96% ABV neutral spirit of agricultural origin, all botanical flavour must be imparted through distillation and nothing can be added after, the Gin must be dry. While their Gins adhere to the law governing this term, they are a modern, unconventional interpretation of the classical style.

Tasting note: A bold and aromatic Gin containing 10 Organic botanicals, of which 9 are from Hawke’s Bay. Batch distilled in our 150L Arnold Holstein still and cut to strength with Kaweka spring water. Top notes of citrus and juniper. Angelica root and Kaffir lime bring floral hints and complex herbal notes.

Serving note: Perfect for a fresh Gin and tonic or a smooth addition to any Martini or cocktail.

All Hastings Distillers products are certified organic with BioGro New Zealand. 

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Hand-crafted alembic dry gin using 100% grape wine & honey in American made copper pot stills. No neutral spirits are used in the double distillation of this unique American style craft gin.

Crushed whole juniper berries together with honey & classic gin botanicals – sweet orange, coriander, cardamom, angelica, grains of paradise, are macerated for an extended period in warm grape brandy low-wine, then redistilled together with vapor distilled pulverized whole juniper berries, sweet orange peels and jasmine in the gin basket.

Extra bold with assertive juniper. Forest pine, subtle woody spice, dark chocolate, cloaked in warm tropical orange. Extra smooth, with accessible balance, crisp dry gin. Rich & viscous.

48% ABV / 750mL

Wray & Nephew is the world's top selling, award winning high strength white rum. In Jamaica Wray & Nephew is an intrinsic part of the culture, tradition and every day living where it accounts for 90% of all rum consumed on the island.Wray & Nephew is a versatile product and when used correctly the brandscomplex bouquet and delivery of unique flavour characteristics make it an excellentbase for cocktails and a must in punches. Why not try a twist on a classic likea Wray & Nephew Caipirinha or Mojito.Source - www.jwrayandnephew.co.uk

This expression from Foursquare distillery has undergone a somewhat complex maturation. It is a combination of three batches of spirit, some of which matured in ex Bourbon casks for sixteen years, some spent three years in ex Bourbon, with thirteen years in ex Oloroso sherry casks, and the other parcel spent nine years in bourbon, and seven in oloroso sherry casks. There are notes of sweet dried fruits, freshly ground coffee, juicy overripe cherries and tropical fruits alongside gingerbread spice.

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Smooth and clear Russian style vodka. 

Crafted by Japanese artisans, Roku is a multi-layered, perfectly balanced Gin combining both traditional and 6 uniquely Japanese Botanicals.

Sakura Flower, Yuzu Peel, Sencha tea, Sansho pepper, Sakura leaf & Gyokuro tea

43% ABV.

Whistlebird Gin has been developed by two blokes with a garage, lab grade equipment, artificial intelligence and napkin math. 

With their own unique and efficient method of distillation, the breaking down of botanical matter has become many times more efficient and less wasteful than traditional methods.

The botanical mass bathes in a bath of sound (the bird bath) engulfed by low frequency wave lengths which sound like a high pitched whistle. 

Maceration occurs when these sound waves uniformly break down our formula through vibration which ultimately saturates our blend with a Scream and a Whistle!

Along with the trademark distillation process this allows for a very fast, controlled, and efficient maceration and distillation. 

GOOD VIBES ONLY.

ABSOLUT VODKA was first launched in New York in 1979. It soon became the talk of the town, the US and eventually of the world. But the recipe behind the pure and natural taste of ABSOLUT is actually older than 30years. So is the 18th-century medicine flask found in an antique store in Stockholm that gave inspiration to the iconic ABSOLUT VODKA bottle.

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.

Burnt Hill Vodka’s unique flavour comes not only from the unique volcanic filtration system they have created but also from the fresh crisp sustainable sugar cane they use.

8 Times Distilled and Bottled in NZ.
Vegan-friendly.
Biodegradable and recyclable packaging.
Every bottle sold plants a tree.