Emily’s Garden Gin

A herbaceous and refreshing gin crafted with botanicals grown and foraged from the historic Waikino Hotel grounds.

Emily’s Garden Gin is a tribute to the spirit of a young girl said to haunt the Waikino Hotel. Named in her memory, this 700 mL gin is crafted from locally foraged and cultivated botanicals — all except for the juniper — making it a truly site-specific spirit.

The gin showcases sage, basil, kaffir lime, horopito, and remu fronds, delivering a fresh, herbaceous character with a long, earthy finish. On the nose, it is clean and boldly aromatic; on the palate, it offers dry warmth, balanced citrus, and layered herbal complexity.

At 40% ABV, Emily’s Garden Gin offers a fresh twist on the classic gin profile, suited to garden-style cocktails or simple serves with tonic and citrus.