Southland, Stewart Island
NZ's Southernmost distillery, located on Stewart Island.
Rakiura Distilling Company was founded by three blokes who call Stewart Island home, later joined by a girl who can’t get enough of the place (and could see that the blokes needed some wrangling!).
We chose to do things the way they do down here - authentic, no bullshit, not always the easy road - but always the worthwhile one. Distilling and bottling on the Island were recommended against - the logistics of making great spirits in such an isolated place are complicated at best. But this is where the magic happens, and we want our customers to feel that in every glass.
“We’ve worked hard to perfect our blend of botanicals from the island's pristine rainforest," says Dave Patterson, head distiller.
“We are blessed with the purest rainfall on the planet and when you combine that with locally foraged manuka, rimu and horopito, you really do get a taste of Rakiura, Stewart Island in every sip.”
If visiting Stewart Island you can try and buy Third Island Gin at the South Sea Hotel, Stewart Island.
| Region | Stewart Island, Southland |
| Address | 23 Main Rd, Oban, Stewart Island |
| Has Cellar Door? | Yes |
| Has Distillery Tours? | No |
| Website | www.rakiuradistilling.co.nz |
Not yet reviewed
Gold medal winning gin. Bold rainforest floral notes with peppery finish.
| Category | Contemporary |
| ABV % | 46.5% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $85.00 |
| Botanicals Used | Rimu, Horopito, Manuka |
| Recommended Mixers | Sonic, Tonic Water or a dash a water. |
| Recommended Garnishers | Try with freeze dried blood orange. |
Not yet reviewed
It's our classic Third Island Gin - locally foraged Manuka, Rimu, and Horopito showered in pure Stewart Island rainwater - now of seafaring stature.
| Category | Navy Gin |
| ABV % | 57.4% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $105 |
| Botanicals Used | Rimu, Horopito, Manuka |
| Recommended Mixers | A light tonic water, tonic water, soda or water. Whatever floats your boat! |
| Recommended Garnishers | Try with NZ freeze-dried blood orange |
