Gin

Little Biddy^? Gin ? Gold 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.

Little Biddy^? Gin ? Gold 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. It exhibits a bright, and surprising effervescence on the nose, subtle hints of wasabi freshness, sweet caramelised lime, and a delicate earthed minerality.

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.

43% ABV

A combination of two Kiwi icons: Sauvignon Blanc and Dancing Sands Dry Gin. State-of-the-art vacuum distillation means we are able to retain the complex flavours of the wine, while adding botanical sophistication from our Dry Gin.

The end result is a full-bodied and fruity gin that brings you bursting passionfruit, gooseberry, lime, and green apple ? all the tropical flavours you know and love from a New Zealand Sav Blanc, but with added punch and pizazz.

The structure of the Spring Gin Black Pepper is long, dry and perfectly balanced.  Juniper, Balinese long pepper, black pepper, and ginger spice notes linger on the palate, as well as a subtle kiss from cloves.  

In 2014 we became official gin sponsor of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. To mark the occasion we released our Naval Strength edition, also affectionately known as the bearskin gin.

Bottled at 57.1% ABV, this spirit is smooth, clean and powerful. Initial juniper and aromatic spice flavours lead to a delicious sweetness.

Great for gin cocktails.

This collaboration with Regional Wines has resulted in a delightful summer gin. The aroma is of fresh summer fruits & floral rose notes.

The gin has a sweet mouth feel & and initial flavour bursting with sweet spice, peach & light cucumber, then giving way to a citrus and pine finish. 

A contemporary gin inspired by the fruit flavours of a New Zealand summer. 

Originally bottled to celebrate the Edinburgh Tattoo, tis is quite a unique and ultimately satisfying Gin. It's bottled with a few more Indian spice notes - it's stronger on the cardamom, cinnamon and clove notes that it's siblings.The limey notes in this Gin makes this a great partner for Soad. Squeeze a couple of lime quarters so that the juice covers the glass, fill with ice, drop your preferred measure of gin over, and top with soda. Refreshing as!

The quintessential expression of a classic, traditional London Dry Gin. Bold, complex and aromatic ? smooth enough for a Martini, but rich and balanced, perfect for a G&T.Source - www.sipsmith.com

Sip Smith - A desire to create the ultimate gin for juniper lovers took us on a mission to distill a 'Very Junipery Over Proof Gin'. When increasing the flavour profile in a gin, it is essential to match it with a rise in ABV. At 57.7% ABV this juniper-forward gin uses triple the amount of juniper berries to our London Dry Gin.

Hayman's Old Tom Gin is produced from an original Old Tom Gin recipe from the family archives. Old Tom Gin is a botanically-intensive and lightly sweetened style of gin that consequently delivers a balanced and mild undertone which results in a subtle and distinctive gin experience. Specified in the recipes of numerous classic gin based cocktails, it provides balance and nuance unique to its style and long tradition. Hayman Distillers is the longest serving family owned gin distiller in England today. Hayman?s Old Tom Gin is made under the careful supervision of our Chairman, Christopher Hayman.Source - www.oldtomgin.co.uk

Royal Dock Gin represents the style of Gin supplied by the family and previous generations under the mark "Senior Service Gin" to both the Royal Navy and the trade from 1863. Its robust and bright profile with an enhanced aromatic nose had great appeal amongst the highest ranks of the Navy.

Based in London, they delivered to the Royal Victoria Yard at the Royal Dock, the largest of the three Admiralty Victualling Boards which was the headquarters for the food and drinks provisions. Gin along with Rum was an essential part of the cargo.

This Navy Strength Gin at 57% vol was the strength required to enable gunpowder to still light if gin was spilt on it. Senior Service Gin was the nickname for the Royal Navy and the original name for this gin. The colour scheme has endured but not so the antiquated nickname. 

Tasting Note 

Nose: Royal Dock Gin has a characteristic, bright and robust gin style, to be expected from the Navy Strength spirit, and yet retains its citrus, juniper and refreshing floral hints on the nose. 

Palate: This intense but smooth gin retains a balance of juniper, coriander, orange and lemon peel with mineral and spicy hints and a slightly sweet warmth. 

Finish: The lingering juniper and citrus flavours mingle with the other botanicals to leave a warm, faintly floral and honey finish. 

Awards Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013 Gin Masters, The Spirits Business 2012 Gold

From the makers of Unico Zelo wine, this gin uses native Australian botanicals to craft something truly unique. The base is made with finger lime and desert lime. This base is infused with peppermint gum leaves, wild thyme pepperberry, wattleseed, anise myrtle, macadamia and juniper.  

The finger limes highlight the Asian spices like coriander and star anise, and are complemented by the fresh ginger. Then turmeric adds weight to the palate and a fresh but earthy quality, not unlike dill.

The resulting gin has lifted aromatics of lime curd, pine needles, and fragrant spices with a vanilla character which pulls it all together. The palate is intense - sweet and juicy - but it is still very clean.

Heavy botanical style craft gin. Juniper, lemon, lemongrass, cardamom and coriander ? all delicious flavour tones, uniquely decipherable, that hum together with nowhere to hide.

Pondering early rock n? roll, they thought, a few rudimentary instruments working together sound great ? so they worked with the basics to get some robust tones going, then turned up the volume. This stripped back approach is how they created Victor Gin.

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.

Warner Edwards - The original rhubarb gin, inspired by a crop of rhubarb grown by Queen Victoria in her kitchen gardens.  

Each bottle contains one third freshly pressed rhubarb juice, which we source from the finest English crop, creating a fruity and refreshing masterpiece.

40% ABV.