Hastings Distillers
Hastings Distillers

Hastings Distillers

Manawatū-Whanganui, Whanganui

About

Hastings Distillers is New Zealand’s first certified organic artisan spirits and liqueurs producer, crafting sophisticated gins and aperitifs with organic and wild‑foraged botanicals in the heart of Hastings’ East 200 block.

Hastings Distillers was founded by former winemakers Kate Galloway and David Ramonteu, drawing on decades of experience in winemaking and botanical exploration to create a range of certified organic artisan spirits and liqueurs. Operating from an elegant 1930s tasting room and distillery space on Heretaunga Street East, the distillery produces handcrafted gins and other spirits using pure organic plant alcohol, biodynamic and locally sourced botanicals, and meticulous distillation methods. Visitors can enjoy tastings, flights, expertly mixed cocktails, and locally inspired snacks while learning about the craft behind each bottle.

Details

Region Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
Address 231 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4122, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Has Cellar Door? Yes
Has Distillery Tours? Yes
Website www.hastingsdistillers.com/

Not yet reviewed

A complex and perfumed New Zealand gin crafted with 38 organic botanicals, offering aromatic lime leaf, white currant, cedar, mango and floral notes with exotic spice.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Organic Botanical Gin
ABV % 47%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls
Price $ $95.00
Botanicals Used Juniper, lime leaf, white currant, cedar, mango, floral botanicals, exotic spice
Recommended Mixers

Tonic water, soda water, light citrus soda

Recommended Garnishers

Lime twist or floral garnish

 

Autumn Gin – 2025 Limited Edition

Not yet reviewed

A perfumed, warmly spiced limited‑edition gin made with nine organic botanicals that captures the fragrance of the Hawke’s Bay autumn harvest.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Limited Edition Seasonal Gin
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls
Price $ $75.00
Botanicals Used Juniper, mandarin, quince, cassia bark, tarragon, plus additional organic botanicals
Recommended Mixers

Tonic water, soda water, light citrus soda

Recommended Garnishers

Mandarin slice or fresh tarragon sprig

 

Blossom Parade Gin – 2024 Limited Edition

Not yet reviewed

A delicately floral, perfumed limited‑edition gin celebrating the Hastings Blossom Parade with citrus, orange blossom, rose and green fruit notes.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Limited Edition Floral Gin
ABV % 42%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls
Price $ $75.00
Botanicals Used Juniper, orange blossom, pine needle, rose, citrus peel, exotic floral notes
Recommended Mixers

Tonic water, soda water, spring water

Recommended Garnishers

Fresh citrus peel, orange blossom sprig

 

East Block 200 Gin

Not yet reviewed

A bold and aromatic organic gin with ten botanicals and fresh citrus and juniper notes, perfect for a classic gin & tonic or cocktail.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Organic London Dry Gin
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price $ $75.00
Botanicals Used Juniper, citrus peel, angelica root, kaffir lime, and other botanical herbs.
Recommended Mixers

Tonic water, soda water, citrus soda

Recommended Garnishers

Lemon or grapefruit twist

 

I.F. (Ignis Fatuus) Gin

Not yet reviewed

An intriguing and complex organic gin with wild‑foraged botanicals and forest‑inspired smoky, resinous notes.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Limited Edition Artisan Gin
ABV % 47%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls
Price $ $265.00
Botanicals Used Juniper, kauri gum, black cardamom, citrus, peat smoke, sandalwood, kawakawa
Recommended Mixers

Serve neat

 

Recommended Garnishers

Designed as a sipping gin

Not yet reviewed

A playful floral pink gin with fresh citrus, raspberry and gentle spice notes, handcrafted in Hawke’s Bay.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Pink Floral Gin
ABV % 38.5%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price $ $80.00
Botanicals Used Juniper, raspberry, citrus peel, flowering lemon myrtle, lavender, lime, hibiscus flowers (gives colour and subtle sweetness).
Recommended Mixers

Tonic, soda

 

Recommended Garnishers

Raspberry or citrus twist

 

Aubyn Blanc – Extra Dry Vermouth

Not yet reviewed

A complex and perfumed extra dry vermouth infusing organic white wine with handpicked roots, fruits, flowers and herbs.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Extra Dry Vermouth
ABV % 17%
Bottle Size/s: 750mls
Price $ $75.00
Botanicals Used Elderflower, lemongrass, fresh thyme, roots, flowers, herbs (infused into organic white wine)
Recommended Mixers

Tonic, soda water

 

Recommended Garnishers

Lemon twist or herb sprig

 

Aubyn Orange – Dry Vermouth

Not yet reviewed

A ripe and exotic dry vermouth made by infusing organic amber wine with roots, fruits, flowers and herbs for citrus and spice‑driven aromas.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Dry Orange Vermouth
ABV % 17%
Bottle Size/s: 750mls
Price $ $65.00
Botanicals Used Grapefruit, apricot, poached pear, wild fennel, aromatic herbs (derived from infused roots, fruits and flowers)
Recommended Mixers

Soda water, tonic

 

Recommended Garnishers

Grapefruit wedge or citrus twist

 

Barrel Aged Negroni – 2023 Limited Edition

Not yet reviewed

A rich and complex barrel‑aged Negroni aperitif resting 18 months in French oak, with deep citrus, marmalade, toffee and bittersweet notes.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Barrel Aged Cocktail / Aperitif
ABV % 27%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls
Price $ $95.00
Botanicals Used Citrus peel, juniper, bitter orange, herbaceous & spice notes (from gin, aperitif and vermouth blend)
Recommended Mixers

Serve neat over ice

Recommended Garnishers

Orange twist

 

Not yet reviewed

A fresh, fragrant, wine‑based aperitif infused with fruits, roots, flowers and herbs - perfect as a summer spritz or on ice after a meal.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Wine‑Based Aperitif
ABV % 17%
Bottle Size/s: 750mls
Price $ $45.00
Botanicals Used Raspberry, grapefruit, watermelon, bitter orange, floral herbs, roots and flowers (infused into wine)
Recommended Mixers

Soda water, tonic, sparkling water

 

Recommended Garnishers

Orange wheel, grapefruit twist, fresh berries

 

Not yet reviewed

An artisan organic absinthe with eleven botanicals including wormwood, anise and fennel - bright, herbal and gently bitter.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Organic Artisan Absinthe
ABV % 68%
Bottle Size/s: 350mls
Price $ $75.00
Botanicals Used Wormwood, anise, fennel, melissa, pineapple sage and additional herbs
Recommended Mixers

Ice cold water (to release louche)

Recommended Garnishers

Lemon twist or mint sprig 

 

L’Opera Bitter Orange Aperitif

Not yet reviewed

A vibrant organic bitter‑sweet orange aperitif with fresh citrus, apple and classic bitter spice notes, perfect on the rocks or in cocktails.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Bitter Orange Aperitif
ABV % 24%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price $ $55.00
Botanicals Used Seville orange, citrus zest, tangerine, red apple, liquorice, wormwood, gentian, selected roots and flowers
Recommended Mixers

Sparkling water, soda water, tonic

 

Recommended Garnishers

Orange wheel, thyme sprig, twist of citrus

 

Mille Fleurs Elderflower Liqueur

Not yet reviewed

A subtly sweet and fragrant organic elderflower liqueur infused with over 1,000 blossoms, offering citrus, pear and floral notes.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Floral Liqueur
ABV % 20%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price $ $80.00
Botanicals Used Organic elderflower, citrus notes, pear and lychee‑like floral tones
Recommended Mixers

Soda water, sparkling wine, light tonic, lemonade

 

Recommended Garnishers

Lemon twist or fresh elderflower sprig

 

Rubis Rouge – Sweet Vermouth

Not yet reviewed

A warm, richly spiced sweet vermouth made by infusing organic Hawke’s Bay wine with roots, fruits, flowers and herbs for ripe red berry, bitter orange and clove notes.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Sweet Vermouth
ABV % 17%
Bottle Size/s: 750mls
Price $ $55.00
Botanicals Used Ripe red berries, bitter orange, clove, anise, savoury herbs (from wine infusion)
Recommended Mixers

Soda, tonic

 

Recommended Garnishers

Orange wedge

 

Not yet reviewed

A ready‑to‑serve organic Negroni blend combining East Block 200 Gin, L’Opera Bitter Orange Aperitif and Rubis Rouge Sweet Vermouth with rich citrus and warm spice.

Distillery Hastings Distillers
Category Pre‑mixed Negroni / Organic Cocktail Blend
ABV % 24%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price $ $75.00
Botanicals Used Aromatic gin botanicals, bitter orange, herbs, dark fruit spice (from blend of gin, aperitif and vermouth)
Recommended Mixers

Serve neat over ice

Recommended Garnishers

Orange twist