"Bright and elegant, with aromas of honeyed molasses, vanilla, light oak and dried tropical fruit.

Smooth and balanced on the palate with caramelised sugar, ripe banana, toasted almond and citrus peel.

The finish is clean, rounded and lightly spicy, with lingering warmth and soft smoke."

Alc 38%

"A refined spiced rum with aromas and exotic spice. The palate is layered with tonka bean, allspice, dried fruit and gentle herbal complexity.

Smooth, warming and aromatic, with notes of cocoa, coffee and soft oak on the finish.

Tonka Bean, Toasted Orange, All spice, Vanilla pods, Cardamom, Cocoa.

Alc 38%

"Made from 100% Weber Blue Agave - aged for 8-12 years and harvested at their peak. The liquid is double distilled, and a special selection of white tequilas is blended together for added complexity and character. The result is a premium tequila with a smoother, more interesting flavor than most on the market. The clean, balanced taste with hints of sweet fruit and pepper is perfect sipped neat, on the rocks, as a shot or in a cocktail."

38% ABV

Teacher's Highland Cream Blended Scotch Whisky (40% ABV, 1-litre bottle) is a classic, full-bodied Scottish blend featuring a high malt content anchored by the smoky Ardmore single malt.

Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks is a new presentation and new name of the Appleton Rare Blend 12 Year Old. Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks is a true expression of the master blenders craft and passion. Have selected rare golden rums that make up this 12 year old has been aged for a minimum 12 years. Thick, nutty, spicy. Vanilla, butter aromas. Rich, creamy, molasses, biscuity on the palate. Long, rich, oaked finish.

Metaxa is a Greek distilled spirit invented by Spyros Metaxas in 1888. It is a blend of brandy and wine made from sun-dried Savatiano, Sultana and Black Corinth grape varieties. It is then blended with an aged Muscat wine from the Greek islands of Samos and Lemnos.The seven star is more flavoursome and complex. It is exported to over 60 countries.source: wikipedia.org

Nemiroff is a Ukrainian vodka brand with a 150 year history, recognized across 5 continents and is Ukraine's largest vodka export brand. The complex filtration process of Nemiroff De Luxe vodka includes 11 stages that ensure maximum purity and softness of the drink. 

Vodka Nemiroff Premium De Luxe has a rich and harmonious taste profile that emphasizes its premium quality. The first note has a light aroma of linden flowers, which creates a delicate floral beginning. It is followed by fresh mint notes that add a sense of coolness and balance. The composition is completed by the taste of dried apples and juniper, which gives a light fruity sweetness with a pleasant, refreshing aftertaste.

Tasting Note: Our Single Malt Whisky is crafted to highlight six malts, as opposed to the traditional one or two, providing a richer and more expressive flavour, full of distinct regional character. Matured predominantly in toasted and charred Australian apera casks, ex-bourbon and our own 36-month air-dried ex-rye casks this whisky reveals fresh herbs, shortbread biscuits, raisins, toffee and dark chocolate on the nose with a luscious palate of sticky date pudding, amaretto and espresso.

Tasting Note: Our preference for malted rye over the far more commonly used unmalted rye affords this whisky a point of distinction evident upon the very first sip. A layered, aromatic spirit it offers notes of spiced custard, ginger, stone fruit and baked apple pie with a fresh herbal finish that lingers on the palate. We invite you to enjoy our Rye Malt Whisky in the spirit it was created: to be savoured in good company and served the way you like.

Tasting Note: Archie Rose Rum Cask Single Malt Whisky - Cask Strength has all the classic grain character our whisky is known for with the added caramel sweetness of our own rum casks. As a fun yet refined spirit, Rum Cask Single Malt Whisky - Cask Strength offers notes of sticky date pudding alongside rum and raisin ice cream, striking a beautiful balance between malt and molasses. It’s a spirit made for sharing or elevating the everyday, not for gathering dust at the back of the cabinet, it’s too delicious!

Classic. Historic. Creative.

A legacy gin based on the oldest known recipe in the British Library collection. The recipe was translated from old Dutch and permission was given for the Te Puna Foundation to base their library gin on this recipe. A traditional flavour profile, bright juniper, Grains of Paradise and galangal botanicals and subtle citrus, this gin captures both heritage and possibility. It’s classic, yet curious, timeless yet forward-looking: a distillation of New Zealand’s character and craft.

All revenue from this Gin goes to the Te Puna Foundation.  

About Te Puna Foundation & Top Shelf Library Gin

Within every great library lies a thousand untold stories, and this gin is one of them. Crafted in celebration of Aotearoa’s spirit of knowledge, connection and generosity, Top Shelf Gin honours the enduring partnership between culture and creativity.

Te Puna Foundation exists to drive growth and partnership to make knowledge accessible for generations to come. As the independent, charitable partner to the National Library and Archives New Zealand, we unlock what public funding alone cannot, empowering bold ideas, new connections and enduring access to the nation’s stories.

Every bottle of Top Shelf Gin purchased directly supports the Te Puna Foundation, helping to bring powerful initiatives to life. One of its most meaningful achievements is the establishment of the children’s reading ambassador or Te Awhi Rito — a national role dedicated to championing the joy and lifelong benefits of reading for young New Zealanders, their families, whānau, and communities.

The current Reading Ambassador, Kate De Goldi, is leading a nationwide movement to raise the profile of reading across all sectors in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her advocacy, she is helping to inspire a new generation and foster a nation of readers (https://readingambassador.nz/).

The Te Puna Foundation has also funded a special travel initiative that enables school children from across the country to visit the National Library in Wellington. There, they can engage with He Tohu — the internationally significant exhibition that preserves the Treaty of Waitangi and the Women’s Suffrage Petition — connecting young minds with the stories that shape our nation.

Double distilled in copper pot stills in February 2020, this fascinating and delicious expression has been created by Patrick our head distiller following on from the international success of Peat and Port we are proud to release, Peat + Muscat.

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