The Spirits Workshop
The Spirits Workshop

The Spirits Workshop

Canterbury, Christchurch

About

Christchurch-based craft distillery producing award-winning New Zealand gin and whisky.

The Spirits Workshop is a boutique craft distillery located in Christchurch, New Zealand, dedicated to producing small-batch premium spirits using pure Canterbury ingredients. Established in 2015, the distillery merges traditional methods with innovative techniques to create the acclaimed Divergence Whisky and Curiosity Gin ranges. Their locally inspired spirits reflect New Zealand’s unique flavour profile, with quality and craftsmanship at the forefront of every bottle.

Details

Region Christchurch, Canterbury
Address 11 Sandyford Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
Has Cellar Door? Yes
Has Distillery Tours? Yes
Website www.thespiritsworkshop.co.nz

Curiosity Classic Gin

Not yet reviewed

A smooth New Zealand twist on the London Dry style, ideal for classic cocktails.

Category London Dry
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 700ml
Price % $80.00
Botanicals Used Juniper Berries, Coriander Seeds, Orris Root, Angelica Root, Cinnamon Sticks, Liquorice Root, Manuka Leaf, Citrus, Pink Peppercorn
Recommended Mixers

East Imperial Tonic, Quina Fina Tonic

Recommended Garnishers

Lemon twist, juniper berries

Not yet reviewed

 Herbaceous dry gin made with native NZ botanicals like Kawakawa and Manuka.

Category Contemporary
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price % $80.00
Botanicals Used Kawakawa, Horopito, Manuka, Tarata, juniper
Recommended Mixers

East Imperial Tonic Water

Recommended Garnishers

Fresh mint, citrus peel

Curiosity Pinot Barrel Sloe Gin

Not yet reviewed

Award-winning sloe gin aged in Otago Pinot Noir barrels.

Category Flavoured
ABV % 27%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price % $75.00
Botanicals Used Juniper Berries, Coriander Seeds, Orris Root, Angelica Root, Cinnamon Sticks, Liquorice Root, Manuka Leaf, Citrus, Pink Peppercorn Sloe Berries
Recommended Mixers

East Imperial Soda Water

Recommended Garnishers

Orange slice, cinnamon stick

Curiosity Recipe #23 Gin

Not yet reviewed

A contemporary aromatic gin distilled with Canterbury barley and 11 botanicals.

Category Contemporary
ABV % 42%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price % $80.00
Botanicals Used Juniper Berries ,Manuka Berries, Manuka Leaf, Coriander Seeds, Cardamom Pods, Orange Zest, Lime Zest, Ginger Root, Angelica Root, Otago Lavender, Cinnamon, Star Anise
Recommended Mixers

East Imperial Tonic

Recommended Garnishers

Grapefruit peel, rosemary sprig

Curiosity Ruby Gin

Not yet reviewed

 Fresh rhubarb-infused pink gin that’s vibrant, fruity, and refreshing.

Category Flavoured / Pink Gin
ABV % 37.5%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price % $80.00
Botanicals Used Juniper, Coriander, Orris, Cinnamon, Liquorice, Manuka Leaf, Lemon, Orange, Lavender, Fresh Rhubarb
Recommended Mixers

 East Imperial Yuzu Tonic or Soda

Recommended Garnishers

Strawberries, orange zest

Divergence Otago Pinot Barrel Single Malt Whisky

Not yet reviewed

Matured in Otago Pinot Noir barrels, offering cherry, fig, and vanilla.

Category Single Malt Whisky
ABV % 42%
Bottle Size/s: 700ml
Price % $95.00
Botanicals Used Cherry, fig, blackberry, vanilla, black currant, spice
Recommended Mixers N/A
Recommended Garnishers N/A

Divergence Port Wood Single Malt Whisky

Not yet reviewed

Limited edition whisky aged in NZ and Australian port barrels.

Category Single Malt Whisky
ABV % 46%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price % $130.00
Botanicals Used Plum, strawberry, apple, caramel, chocolate, hazelnut
Recommended Mixers N/A
Recommended Garnishers N/A

Divergence Virgin Oak Single Malt Whisky

Not yet reviewed

 A full-bodied NZ single malt aged over 7 years in virgin European oak barrels.

Category Single Malt Whisky
ABV % 46%
Bottle Size/s: 700ml
Price % $110.00
Botanicals Used Toffee, chocolate, oak, floral
Recommended Mixers

Splash of water.

Recommended Garnishers N/A