Kiwi Spirit Distillery
Kiwi Spirit Distillery

Kiwi Spirit Distillery

Tasman, Golden Bay

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A family-owned distillery in Golden Bay crafting unique New Zealand spirits from local ingredients, including the country's only 100% Blue Agave Tequilana spirit.

Kiwi Spirit Distillery is a boutique, family-owned distillery nestled in Golden Bay, one of the most beautiful and creatively rich corners of New Zealand. Surrounded by two spectacular national parks and miles of golden sand beaches, Golden Bay has long been a haven for artists, free thinkers, and those with a passion for the natural world.The distillery is located on a 25-acre property complete with gardens and orchards that supply many of the ingredients used in their spirits. Almost all ingredients are locally sourced, reflecting a deep commitment to place and sustainability. Kiwi Spirit Distillery is a hub of creativity where experimentation is encouraged, and traditional boundaries are pushed. From crafting New Zealand's only 100% Blue Agave Tequilana spirit (TeKiwi) to their award-winning Greenstone Gin and Waitui Whiskey, every product is made with heart, soul, and a genuine love for innovation.Visitors are welcomed to the Cellar Door for tastings and to learn more about their unique distillation process—each bottle a true expression of Golden Bay’s spirit.

Details

Region Golden Bay, Tasman
Address 430 Abel Tasman Drive,
Golden Bay 7183,
New Zealand
Has Cellar Door? Yes
Has Distillery Tours? No
Website www.kiwispiritdistillery.co.nz
Apricot Liqueur

Apricot Liqueur

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A smooth and aromatic liqueur distilled from sun-ripened local apricots, offering a rich stone fruit flavour.

Category Liqueur
ABV % 30%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls
Price % $50.00
Botanicals Used Rich apricot flavour with a smooth and aromatic profile, capturing the essence of sun-ripened apricots.
Recommended Mixers

Dark rum, sparkling water, or incorporated into fruit-based cocktails.
Recommended Garnishers

Fresh apricot slices, mint sprigs, or a twist of lemon peel.
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Boysenberry Liqueur

Boysenberry Liqueur

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A handcrafted liqueur made from sun-ripened Tasman boysenberries, offering a rich and versatile flavour profile.

Category Liqueur
ABV % 30%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls
Price % $50.00
Botanicals Used Rich boysenberry flavour with a balance of sweetness and tartness, offering notes reminiscent of raspberries, blackberries, dewberries, and loganberries.
Recommended Mixers

Sparkling wine, ginger ale, tonic water.
Recommended Garnishers

Fresh mint, lemon twist, or a few whole boysenberries.
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Coffee Liqueur

Coffee Liqueur

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A small-batch coffee liqueur crafted with freshly roasted beans, offering a rich and versatile indulgence.

Category Liqueur
ABV % 25%
Bottle Size/s: 350mls
Price % $40.00
Botanicals Used Rich coffee flavor with notes of freshly roasted beans, offering a smooth and robust character.
Recommended Mixers

Ideal for espresso martinis, coffee-based cocktails, or enjoyed neat.
Recommended Garnishers N/A
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Greenstone Gin

Greenstone Gin

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(4.8/5) Based on 11 reviews

Native New Zealand botanicals Totara and Kahikatea twice distilled with the purest water on earth.

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Category Contemporary
ABV % 40
Bottle Size/s: 700
Price % $79.99
Botanicals Used Organic Orange Blossom, Totara, Kahikatea
Recommended Mixers

East Imperial Tonic Water, East Imperial Yuzu, Alchemy & Tonic Hibiscus Pink Lemonade
Recommended Garnishers

Orange peel twist
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Honey Liqueur

Honey Liqueur

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A smooth and aromatic liqueur distilled from pure local honey, offering a sweet yet delicate taste.

Category Liqueur
ABV % 20%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls
Price % $50.00
Botanicals Used Aromatic notes of pure honey with a sweet yet delicate flavour profile, offering a smooth and refined finish.
Recommended Mixers

Soda water, fresh lemon juice.
Recommended Garnishers

Lemon twist, fresh herbs.
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Kiwi Spirit's Premium Vodka

Kiwi Spirit's Premium Vodka

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A small-batch vodka distilled using pristine water from ancient aquifers beneath Golden Bay, delivering an exceptionally smooth and elegant spirit.

Category Vodka
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price % $80
Botanicals Used Exceptionally smooth with a silky mouthfeel; best enjoyed neat over ice.
Recommended Mixers

East Imperial Soda Water, East Imperial Grapefruit Tonic
Recommended Garnishers N/A
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Kiwi Spirits Championz Gin

Kiwi Spirits Championz Gin

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(4.2/5) Based on 5 reviews

A small-batch London Dry gin from Golden Bay, featuring a harmonious blend of spices that deliver a subtly sweet and floral profile with a smooth finish.

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Category London Dry
ABV % 40
Bottle Size/s: 750mls
Price % $80
Botanicals Used Juniper, coriander, angelica, peppercorns, cardamom, almonds. Offers a subtly sweet and floral profile with a smooth finish of angelica and liquorice.
Recommended Mixers

East Imperial Burma Tonic, East Imperial Yuzu Tonic
Recommended Garnishers

Twist of orange peel
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Kiwi Spirits Delightful Dry Gin

Kiwi Spirits Delightful Dry Gin

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(4.5/5) Based on 6 reviews

Kiwi Spirit’s Delightful Dry Gin is an elegant spirit bursting with aromatic delights and homegrown botanicals picked fresh from the grounds of our unique distillery.

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Category London Dry
ABV % 40
Bottle Size/s: 700ml
Price % 79.99
Botanicals Used Fresh Lemon Peel and Lavender create an incredibly soft aromatic dry gin.
Recommended Mixers

East Imperial Light Tonic Water, Alchemy & Tonic Rhubarb & Smashed Mandarin Tonic Water, East Imperial Tonic Water
Recommended Garnishers

Spanked Mint
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Lime Liqueur

Lime Liqueur

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A handcrafted citrus liqueur made from locally sourced Kaffir and Tahitian limes, offering a zesty and refreshing flavour profile.

Category Liqueur
ABV % 30%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls
Price % $50.00
Botanicals Used Aromatic lime perfume with a piquant lime flavour transitioning into a honey-infused earthy finish, offering a light and crisp mouthfeel.
Recommended Mixers

Gin, vodka, beer, or as an addition to desserts.
Recommended Garnishers

Fresh lime slices, mint sprigs, or a twist of lemon peel.
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Lost Barrel Bourbon

Lost Barrel Bourbon

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A rare 28-year-aged Kentucky bourbon, rediscovered and bottled in New Zealand, offering a smooth and complex sipping experience.

Category Bourbon
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price % $250.00
Botanicals Used Complex profile with deep, mellow flavours characteristic of long-matured bourbons.
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Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its depth.
Recommended Garnishers N/A
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Tangelo Liqueur

Tangelo Liqueur

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A vibrant citrus liqueur distilled from sun-ripened tangelos, offering a zesty and refreshing flavour profile.

Category Liqueur
ABV % 30%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls
Price % $50.00
Botanicals Used Bright citrus aroma with a harmonious blend of sweet tangerine and tart grapefruit flavours, leading to a smooth and refreshing finish.
Recommended Mixers

Ideal in Margaritas, citrus-forward cocktails, or simply over ice.
Recommended Garnishers

Fresh mint sprig, lime wedge, or a twist of orange peel.
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TeKiwi 100% Blue Agave Tequilana Spirit

TeKiwi 100% Blue Agave Tequilana Spirit

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New Zealand’s first and only 100% Blue Agave spirit, handcrafted in Golden Bay and presented in bespoke hand-blown glass.

Category Tequila
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price % $2997.00
Botanicals Used Earthy, minty, and floral aromas with a generous minerality. The palate is smooth, leading to a long and satisfying finish .
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Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its complexity
Recommended Garnishers N/A
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Waitui Whiskey

Waitui Whiskey

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A rare New Zealand single malt whiskey aged eight years in Manuka honey mead barrels, offering a smooth, honey-nuanced dram.

Category Single Malt
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls, 350mls
Price % $200, $110
Botanicals Used Pale amber in colour with aromas of caramelised pineapple and chocolate. The palate opens with soft malt, pineapple, barley and apricot, leading into warm notes of brioche, vanilla and caramel. The finish is long and smooth.
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Best enjoyed neat or in classic whiskey cocktails.
Recommended Garnishers N/A
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Boysenberry Sour

Boysenberry Sour

Greenstone Gin, boysenberry liqueur, lemon juice & sugar syrup

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