No8 Distillery is a boutique, award-winning distillery in Dunedin, New Zealand, producing handcrafted spirits with a blend of French heritage and Kiwi ingenuity. Utilising locally foraged botanicals and sustainable practices, No8 offers a unique range of gins, liqueurs, and vodkas that reflect the rich flavours of Aotearoa.
No8 Distillery has become synonymous with crafting world-class spirits since 2020 that have earned over 35 global awards, exemplified by the victory of the Horopito Gin in the World's Best NZ Contemporary Gin category.
Our spirits catalogue features a curated selection overseen by Master Distiller Julien Delavoie, who hails from a lineage of French distillers spanning four generations and meticulously crafts spirits that tantalize the palate in Normandy. By crafting Cider, Calvados, Vodka, Rum, and Liqueurs every summer.
Julien's philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that each spirit possesses the innate ability to complement a unique mood or occasion and thus he meticulously creates spirits that are rich in flavour and cater to various states of mind. Our spirits stand apart from the rest, as we employ the practice of foraging native plants, sourcing sustainable ingredients, and adhering to an eco-distillery program by using recycled glass, compostable packaging, and bio-Ink, ensuring its dedication to preserving the environment.
No.8 Distillery comes from the need to get things done with what we had to hand while setting up and installing our distillery during the April 2020 lockdown & fix everything with a No8 wire cable.
Our electric copper still is a beautiful 80L Franken-machine named "Therese" and a new 400L named "Jackie". To honour their Grandmother and Mother. The No.8 attitude carries on in the way that we’ll experiment with different and unconventional ways of extraction to see what we get. In 2016, Julien brought to life their first gin - Horopito Gin, made with 8 main ingredients. It quickly became a favourite among the locals and the second main reason for No8.
The logo had multiple inspirations, including an 8 wire, the onion shape of a still, and the concept of infinite creation. It's coming on an iconic potion bottle, designed and embossed exclusively for No8.
In 2022, No8 Distillery was granted a bronze award by Qualmark, which is an accreditation that acknowledges our dedication to sustainable tourism. Through our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding tours, tastings, and services, we have become a leading player in the spirits tourism industry in Dunedin."
| Region | Dunedin, Otago |
| Address | 90 Bond Street, Dunedin |
| Has Cellar Door? | Yes |
| Has Distillery Tours? | Yes |
| Website | www.no8distillery.com |
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An ultra-smooth premium vodka, quadruple-distilled and filtered through volcanic rock for exceptional purity.
| Category | Vodka |
| ABV % | 40% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $65.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Clean, crisp profile with subtle grain notes and a smooth finish. |
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| Recommended Garnishers | Lemon zest, fresh mint, or cucumber slice |
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A limited-edition gin combining New Zealand cherries and sloe berries, aged in port casks.
| Category | Flavoured Gin |
| ABV % | 42% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $90.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Cherries, sloe berries, juniper, oak |
| Recommended Mixers | Over ice or East Imperial Soda Water |
| Recommended Garnishers | Fresh cherries or mint sprig |
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A potent, award-winning absinthe crafted from a 1926 French family recipe, delivering bold anise and herbal complexity
| Category | Absinthe |
| ABV % | 72% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700ml |
| Price % | $95.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Strong liquorice, star anise, fennel, caraway; creamy soft-eating liquorice on the nose. |
| Recommended Mixers | East Imperial Soda Water East Imperial Grapefruit Tonic East Imperial Yuzu Tonic |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lemon twist, mint sprig, or absinthe-soaked sugar cube
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A handcrafted limoncello made with organic Gisborne lemons and pure spring water, offering a vibrant citrus profile.
| Category | Liqueur |
| ABV % | 20% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $55.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Pronounced aromas and flavors of lemon and citrus notes on nose and palate with balanced sweetness and smooth finish. |
| Recommended Mixers | East Imperial Yuzu Tonic East Imperial Soda Water |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lemon zest, fresh mint sprig |
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A limited-edition gin liqueur crafted from rescued Central Otago apricots, infused with chamomile and coriander for a sun-kissed, aromatic experience
| Category | Gin Liqueur |
| ABV % | 30% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $65.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Rescued apricots, chamomile, coriander; offers a sweet, aromatic profile with a hint of spice |
| Recommended Mixers | East Imperial Yuzu Tonic East Imperial Elderflower Tonic East Imperial Tonic Water East Imperial Lemonade |
| Recommended Garnishers | Fresh apricot slice, chamomile flowers |
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A classic dry gin with a balanced blend of traditional botanicals.
| Category | London Dry Gin |
| ABV % | 42% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls, 250mls |
| Price % | $77.00, $37.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Juniper, coriander, citrus peel |
| Recommended Mixers | East Imperial Burma Tonic |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lemon twist |
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A floral gin infused with hibiscus petals, offering a delicate and aromatic experience.
| Category | Flavoured Gin |
| ABV % | 42% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $77 |
| Botanicals Used | Juniper, hibiscus petals, citrus zest |
| Recommended Mixers | East Imperial Grapefruit Tonic |
| Recommended Garnishers | Edible flowers or cucumber slice |
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A handcrafted elderflower liqueur from Dunedin, offering floral aromas and a smooth, honeyed finish.
| Category | Liqueur |
| ABV % | 17% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $55.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Elderflower, toffee, crushed petals, warm honey. |
| Recommended Mixers | East Imperial Yuzu Tonic East Imperial Dry Thai Ginger Ale East Imperial Yuzu Lemonade |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lemon zest, fresh mint sprig |
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A contemporary gin infused with native horopito leaf, offering a spicy and aromatic profile.
| Category | Contemporary |
| ABV % | 42% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700ml, 250ml |
| Price % | $77 |
| Botanicals Used | Juniper, coriander seed, fresh horopito leaf, cardamom, cassia bark, tangelo, angelica root |
| Recommended Mixers | East Imperial Yuzu Tonic |
| Recommended Garnishers | Lemon |
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“Your Breakfast Gin” A unique gin infused with coffee and chocolate notes, offering a rich and robust flavour.
| Category | Flavoured |
| ABV % | 40% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700ml, 250ml |
| Price % | $75 |
| Botanicals Used | Chocolate, Coffee, Orange, Spices |
| Recommended Mixers | East Imperial Ginger Beer, East Imperial Ginger Ale |
| Recommended Garnishers | Coffee beans or orange peel |
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A handcrafted New Zealand ouzo with soft aniseed notes, delivering a bold yet balanced Mediterranean-inspired spirit.
| Category | Flavoured Spirit |
| ABV % | 45% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $60.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Soft aniseed, caraway, fennel; reminiscent of old-fashioned sweet shops |
| Recommended Mixers | East Imperial Soda Water East Imperial Yuzu Tonic |
| Recommended Garnishers | N/A |
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A limited-edition New Zealand rum infused with fresh pineapple, vanilla, and cassia, aged in Sauternes casks for a tropical, decadent finish.
| Category | Spiced Rum |
| ABV % | 38% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $85.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Fresh pineapple, vanilla pods, cassia; notes of tropical fruit, subtle spice, and a smooth, sweet finish. |
| Recommended Mixers | East Imperial Ginger Beer East Imperial Yuzu Lemonade East Imperial Cola |
| Recommended Garnishers | Pineapple wedge, cinnamon stick, or fresh mint sprig |
No8 Hibiscus Gin 30ml , No8 Elderflower liqueur 30ml, 5x drop Orange bitter , Yuzu Tonic, Ice
No8 Horopito Gin 30ml, No8 Limoncello 30ml, 15ml lemon Juice, crush ice, Yuzu Tonic or Prosceco
No8 Moka Gin 45ml, 30ml Red Vermouth, 20ml Campari, Few drop Choco Bitter
