Celebrating New Zealand’s Craft Spirits
From Distilleries to Your Glass
NZ Spirit Guide is your go-to hub for discovering and celebrating New Zealand’s finest craft spirits. From award-winning gin to small-batch whisky, we share the stories, reviews, and insider knowledge behind Aotearoa’s growing distilling scene.
NZ Spirit Guide was created from a passion for local spirits and a desire to showcase the incredible talent behind New Zealand distilleries. What began in 2021 as Gin Lovers, a subscription service dedicated to the best Kiwi gins, has evolved into a platform celebrating all New Zealand-made spirits – gin, rum, whisky, vodka, and liqueurs.
With over 160 distilleries across the country, NZ Spirit Guide offers expert reviews, tasting notes, and curated recommendations to help you explore Aotearoa’s unique spirits. Whether you’re new to the world of craft spirits or a seasoned enthusiast, we aim to guide you through the stories and flavours that make New Zealand spirits world-class.
Alongside NZ Spirit Guide, we produce Tales from the Top Shelf – a podcast and radio show celebrating New Zealand distilleries and the people behind them. Each episode dives into the stories, inspiration, and craft behind Aotearoa’s finest spirits, giving listeners a taste of the passion driving our local industry
We are passionate about supporting local. Every story we share and every spirit we highlight helps shine a spotlight on the distillers shaping New Zealand’s reputation on the global stage.