New Zealand Winegrowers are celebrating the government's passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill following its third reading. “These changes will make a difference”, says Philip Gregan, Chief Executive Officer of New...
New Zealand’s Scapegrace Distilling is celebrating three major medal wins at the World Whisky Masters whisky competition. The 2024 World Whisky Masters were held overnight in London, with Scapegrace’s Single Malt Anthem Whisky awarded the prestigious gold medal, while...
Just outside Paihia and nestled in the heart of the village of Haruru, PhatHouse Brewing has crafted itself a trendy Bar & Taproom from a tatty old shed which used to be amongst other things a successful garden centre. On entering you are greeted by the warm...
The Brewers Association of New Zealand, Brewers Guild of New Zealand and Hospitality New Zealand have expressed concerns over the Government's just released decision to increase alcohol excise tax by 4.1% from July 1, 2024. However, the associations recognise a...
Since we ran the first installment of this two-parter, we've found ourselves falling back in love with some of the grape varietals that first put New Zealand on the map as a wine producing nation and that we've been a touch guilty of taking for granted as of late. We...
News reaches us via Stuff that the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is about to start flogging jars of jam as part of her as yet unrealised lifestyle empire. We know this because various friends of Meghan have been posting pics on their social media accounts. The...
The best whisky distilling job in the world is up for grabs *This news was first published at More Good Drinks, our sister publication for drinks industry news Scapegrace Distilling Co has begun an international search to recruit for an exciting new role which it’s...
The people are excited. The people are very excited. Or at least that's what DB Breweries Senior Marketing Manager, Cormac van den Hoofdakker would have you believe. And what are you so excited about? You, my basic friend, are excited about the launch of White Claw in...
The far-reaching consequences of climate change inevitably include the production of foods and beverages, including wine. In New Zealand, winemaking is an important business, with exports worth more than NZ$2 billion per year. Earlier studies have already suggested...
Recipe and Image by Tash McGill As a lover of Old Tom style gin and vermouth - Coromandel Mānuka Gin inspires me with lush honeyed notes and a powerful, moreish botanical complexity of oranges and vanilla, the semi-sweet aromatic. The last of summer cherries and...
Blue Duck Vodka, the iconic New Zealand vodka brand, is proud to announce its commitment to Whio Awareness Month, taking place throughout March 2024. In collaboration with the Eastern Whio Link conservation programme, Blue Duck Vodka aims to raise awareness about the...
Hot from Instagram, our quirky Best-of the cocktails and libations being slung and swung for Lovers Day. We recommend salting your rim as we feasted with our eyes only and didn't taste a damn one. It’s Valentine’s Day and later tonight, some people will be the winners...
Heard of Andrea Marseglia? Of course you have. He’s one of the leading voices for sustainability in New Zealand and globally. He is the master and the masterclass, when you lean into his content and messages. He has been since he first started encouraging and sharing...
Wander into just about any New Zealand bottle store, restaurant or supermarket and you could be forgiven for concluding that only seven grape varieties can grow on these islands: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and...
New Zealand’s Scapegrace Distilling Co. is celebrating another international win at the World Whiskey Awards held overnight in London. The brand’s Ephemeral whiskey has won gold in the New Zealand Single Cask Category. Scapegrace Co-Founder Mark Neal says it’s a...
When a rare bottle of Scotch whisky sold for US$2.7 million in November 2023, I was stunned, but I wasn’t surprised.The whiskey market has been booming for some time.Bourbon brands like Pappy Van Winkle from Buffalo Trace distillery are selling for astronomical prices...
It was the drink of the European summer and now it’s winning the hearts of New Zealanders too. Hastings Distillers’ new aperitif, Constance, is a nod to its French counterpart, Lillet – but made entirely locally, from Hawke’s Bay wine and organically grown botanicals....
Pete’s Natural Sodas Heart Kids fundraising initiative had hit the magic $10,000 mark and the Motueka solar-powered soda company says there’s still more to come. CEO Dr Ruth Gorinski and Heart Kids NZ ambassadors at their celebration evening. “We’re not done yet,”...
Wellington born brewery, Panhead Custom Ales, is treating beer and music lovers across the country to a world-first innovation. The popular beer brand has developed a vending machine that operates via electric guitar and is strictly controlled by the musical abilities...
Queenstown’s multi-award-winning Broken Heart Spirits has notched up a New Zealand ‘first’ with the launch of the country’s first fully recyclable eco-refill pouches. Sustainability is at the forefront of how the company does business. Understanding how wasteful the...
In the Bay of Plenty, where lush green hills meet the shimmering blue of the Pacific Ocean, a summer tradition like no other is about to unfold. As the season of long days and warm nights glimmers near and when Kiwis yearn for something refreshing and adventurous to...