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.  

NOM: NOM-O14X
Mezcalero: Joel Antonio Cruz, Rodolfo Juan Juarez
Maguey: Espadin
Agave: Angustifolia
Distillation: Copper
Style: Joven
State: Oaxaca
Town: San Juan del Rio
ABV: 42%
Release year: 2000

About this mezcal

Alipus San Juan del Rio is made with agave Espadin. Alipus started working with Joel Antonio Cruz for this release, however the family turned over distillation to Joel’s younger cousin Rodolfo Juan Juarez a few years ago. This mezcal is distinguished by the conditions of the plants location in reddish and white soils, and long fermentation periods, which will mark the mineral and chalky tones.

Alipus Mezcal

Alipús was born in 1999, as a project of the Destilería Los Danzantes, with Don Joel Antonio and sons as the first producers, in San Juan del Río. Subsequently, Don Eduardo Hernández, of Santa Ana del Río, making Alipús Santa Ana mezcal; Don Cosme Hernandez and his son Cirilo in San Baltazar Guelavila, who make the Alipús San Baltazar mezcal; Don Valente Angel and sons, of Santa María La Pila, with the Alipús San Andrés mezcal. In 2013, Alipús San Luis was incorporated, made by Don Baltazar Cruz and sons, of San Luis del Río, and Alipús San Miguel, made by Don Felix García, Leonardo Rojas, and Tío Jesús in the Potrero Sola de Vega.

Named after naturally-occurring swimming holes created by holes formed in limestone bedrock. Cenote A?ejo Tequila spends a year maturing in American oak barrels before bottling. Created by master distiller Arturo Fuentes and master blender Alejandro Garcia P?ez using blue agave which has matured for at least 6 years.

Tasting Notes: Chocolate truffle, clove, anise, green pepper, orange oil, tree sap, honey.

The first Rum from LWF Distillery. This clean white rum is created by fermenting Molasses from Bundaberg, Queensland Australia with a specialty yeast, in beautiful clean New Zealand rainwater. The completed ferment is then transferred to the pot still for its first distillation.

This ‘wash run’ is then combined with one other wash run to go through the rectifying column – the spirit run. The spirit run is where all the purification happens – the spirit comes off at between 94-98 abv. Its clean and ready to settle for a couple of weeks before being reduced to 40%, with 5 times filtered New Zealand rainwater for bottling.

This is a fresh rum, with clean flavour and just enough distinct back flavour to be enjoyed in any of your classic cocktails.

40% ABV

Chardonnay Barrel Gin is a smooth and super sippable gin. Aged in French Oak ex-Chardonnay barrels, the palate is light and creamy, finishing with lingering spice and fresh citrus peel. As soon as you open the bottle, you'll get great aromas of preserved lemon, ginger, light vanilla and cinnamon.

The VSOP Remy Martin is a classic and the cognac houses bestseller. The cognac consists of up to 100 different eaux-de-vies, and the age of the spirits is between 4 and 15 years. A Fine Champagne blend, which means that the distilled wine comes from the terroir of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne - the two best crus of the Charente cognac area. 

TASTING NOTES: The colour of this cognac is golden pale, on the nose: Vanilla, roses - some soft fruits and an idea of almond. The palate more smooth, balanced and auite round for a VSOP. The finish lasts for some minutes.  source: cognac-expert.com

From the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave
Carefully distilled in small batches
Aged in oak barrels for over two months

Since 1962, Herradura has been proud to offer this delicious aged tequila. Barrelling for two years in oak (twice as long as suggested by the category standards) gives it both a deep amber color and complex taste of cooked agave and dried fruit. Color: Dark amber Aroma: Intense cooked agave and spice, toasted oak and nutty notes Taste: Very smooth with cooked agave and dried fruit Finish: Smooth, creamy finish Age: 2 years Alcohol Content: 40% Source - www.herradura.com

This connoisseur-worthy blend is a blend of the finest aged rums ? all at least 21 years old. Each rum is carefully selected by our Master Blender for its unique character, flavor and bouquet. They are then blended to create a beautiful copper appearance with spicy and wooded notes. A sipping rum of the highest orderGrand Gold Medal - Monde SelectionSource - appletonestate.com 

A marvelous a?ejo made from a blend of light and heavy molasses-based rums aged for a minimum of 8 years in charred American oak bourbon barrels. Angostura? 1919 rum possesses a rich, golden-amber hue with excellent clarity. The rum exudes a complex bouquet brimming over with aromas of cocoa, molasses, caramel and vanilla. It is remarkably soft and well rounded as the rum glides over the plate without a hint of harshness or biting edge. Within moments it opens up, revealing a generous and long-lasting array of toasty flavours. The finish is warm and very relaxing.Source -; angostura.com

A 100% blue agave tequila blended with the essence of the Damiana flower. Indigenous to the mountains of Jalisco, legend tells of the Damiana’s power to stir up passion between admirers.

Introducing the Firkin 49 - The Firkin founder’s favourite selection of softly spoken relaxing
drams.

The 49 is a Highland Single-Malt Scotch Whisky - Distilled at Tullibardine Distillery 2012.

This distillery and the Firkin Founder were both founded in ’49. This is a cracker. It’s kind of long but narrow and jam-packed with creamy butterscotch toffee, crisp malt and some fruit oak. It hangs around with a tad of cinnamon and sweet biscuit.

Introducing the Firkin Ten - The Firkin founder’s pick of ten year old single malts.

The Ten is a Speyside Single-Malt Scotch Whisky - Distilled at Linkwood Distillery 2010.

They say quality counts, and this dram has our number! This is a seriously sensational whisky. The elegance of Linkwood, one of Speyside’s finest, marries perfectly with the glorious earthy oak and Madeira richness & raisin spice. Brilliantly rich and fruity notes complement the hint of toasty oak with exceptional balance. This dram lingers like a summer lover, complete with a lovely tingle of spicy oak.