LWF Distilling is a boutique rum distillery in Ōakura, Taranaki, crafting small-batch rums using locally sourced ingredients and pure New Zealand rainwater.
Nestled beneath the Kaitake Ranges in Ōakura, LWF Distilling is a New Zealand-owned and operated craft rum distillery dedicated to producing flavourful, small-batch rums. Since its inception in 2019, LWF has been fermenting, distilling, bottling, and ageing its spirits on-site, utilising five-times filtered New Zealand rainwater, Bundaberg molasses, and European distiller’s yeast.
The distillery's commitment to local sourcing is evident in its use of regional produce, including citrus from Sentry Hill Citrus, feijoas from Avos on Airport Drive, and mānuka honey from Naki Honey. LWF's innovative approach has garnered international recognition, with accolades from the London Spirits Competition. Visitors can enjoy immersive experiences such as distillery tours, tastings, and blend-your-own bottle sessions, making LWF a must-visit destination on the Taranaki tourist trail.
| Region | Oakura, Taranaki |
| Address | 221 Surrey Hill Road RD4 Kaitake Ōakura 4374 New Zealand |
| Has Cellar Door? | Yes |
| Has Distillery Tours? | Yes |
| Website | lwfdistilling.com |
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A premium New Zealand chocolate liqueur crafted with cacao husks and rum, delivering a deep, tart, and complex flavour profile.
| Category | Liqueur |
| ABV % | 28% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 500mls |
| Price % | $55.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Deep, tart chocolate notes from cacao husks; complex and rich flavour profile |
| Recommended Mixers | Milk, cream, coffee |
| Recommended Garnishers | Chocolate shavings, orange zest |
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A New Zealand-crafted white rum infused with citrus, warm spices, and a touch of mānuka honey, offering a sugar-free, flavourful profile.
| Category | Spiced Rum |
| ABV % | 40% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 500mls |
| Price % | $67.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Strong citrus aroma, warm spices, earthy mānuka honey finish |
| Recommended Mixers | Tonic water, lemonade |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lime wedge |
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A golden-hued New Zealand rum, barrel-rested to develop notes of butterscotch, vanilla, and a smoky, creamy finish.
| Category | Aged Rum |
| ABV % | 40% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 500mls |
| Price % | $90.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, smoky, creamy finish |
| Recommended Mixers | Ginger ale, soda water |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lime wedge |
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A seasonal New Zealand craft rum naturally infused with feijoa, offering a tangy, fruity back note.
| Category | Flavoured Rum |
| ABV % | 40% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 500mls |
| Price % | $67.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Tangy, fruity notes from feijoa infusion; rum-forward profile. |
| Recommended Mixers | Lemonade, apple juice and soda water |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lime wedge |
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A dry-style New Zealand limoncello crafted with LWF's white rum, offering zesty lemon notes and subtle caramel undertones.
| Category | Liqueur |
| ABV % | 28% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 500mls |
| Price % | $55.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Zesty lemon, subtle caramel undertones, dry finish |
| Recommended Mixers | Neat, Soda water, lemonade |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lemon twist, fresh mint |
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A limited-edition New Zealand craft rum, naturally infused with up to six rhubarb varieties.
| Category | Flavoured |
| ABV % | 40% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 500mls |
| Price % | $67.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Subtle tartness from rhubarb infusion; rum-forward profile. |
| Recommended Mixers | Soda water, tonic water |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lime wedge |
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A bold New Zealand spiced rum featuring sweet mandarin and cinnamon heat, layered over LWF’s signature molasses base.
| Category | Spiced Rum |
| ABV % | 40% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 500mls |
| Price % | $70 |
| Botanicals Used | Sweet mandarin, spiced cinnamon, molasses base |
| Recommended Mixers | Ginger ale, cola |
| Recommended Garnishers | Orange twist |
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A bold New Zealand white rum crafted from triple molasses, offering a sweet start, smooth mouthfeel, and a light burnt finish.
| Category | Spiced Rum |
| ABV % | 40% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 500mls |
| Price % | $70.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Sweet start, smooth mouthfeel, light burnt finish, deep fruity 'rum funk' |
| Recommended Mixers | Ginger ale, cola, soda water |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lime wedge |
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A clean, unaged white rum distilled in Taranaki, crafted from Bundaberg molasses and five-times filtered New Zealand rainwater, offering a fresh, versatile spirit.
| Category | White Rum |
| ABV % | 40% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 500mls |
| Price % | $67.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Toffee, grapefruit peel, dill, wasabi, coconut, rose, peach tea, black coffee, guava juice, grapefruit oils, stone fruits, cardamom, ground coffee |
| Recommended Mixers | Soda water, tonic water, ginger beer, cola |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lime wedge, mint sprig, grapefruit twist |
