LongShot Distillery
LongShot Distillery

LongShot Distillery

(The Racketeer Gin)

Canterbury, Christchurch

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About

A family-run micro-distillery in Rolleston, crafting award-winning gins with bold botanical flavours and a handcrafted touch.

LongShot Distillery is a boutique, family-owned distillery based in Rolleston, Canterbury. Originating from a passion project during lockdown, the founders began distilling in their kitchen with a 5-litre copper still. This hobby evolved into a micro-distillery, leading to the launch of The Racketeer Gin range in 2021. Their gins, including London Dry, Spiced, and Verbena, are handcrafted with a focus on natural flavours and have garnered accolades at the NZ Spirit Awards and Australian Gin Awards in 2022 and 2023.

Details

Region Christchurch, Canterbury
Address Rolleston, Canterbury
Has Cellar Door? No
Has Distillery Tours? No
Website www.longshotdistillery.co.nz
The Racketeer London Dry Gin

The Racketeer London Dry Gin

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(5.0/5) Based on 2 reviews

A classic London Dry gin crafted in Canterbury, featuring a harmonious blend of rosehip, elderberry, coriander, lemon, and orange botanicals

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Distillery LongShot Distillery
Category London Dry
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 700ml, 375ml, 200ml
Price $ $75, $40, $22
Botanicals Used Rosehip, elderberry, coriander, lemon, and orange; offers a classic juniper-forward profile with citrus and floral undertones.
Recommended Mixers

East Imperial Tonic Water

East Imperial Yuzu Tonic

East Imperial Soda Water
Recommended Garnishers

Lemon wedge and sprig of Mint
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The Racketeer Spiced Gin

The Racketeer Spiced Gin

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(5.0/5) Based on 4 reviews

A multi-award-winning spiced gin from Canterbury, blending warm baking spices with sweet orange citrus for a comforting, winter-inspired profile.

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Distillery LongShot Distillery
Category Contemporary
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 700ml, 375ml, 200mls
Price $ $75, $40, $22
Botanicals Used Juniper, cinnamon, ginger, clove, cardamom, sweet orange. Offers a warm, spicy profile with citrus undertones.
Recommended Mixers

 East Imperial Yuzu Tonic, East Imperial Soda Water, East Imperial Ginger Ale
Recommended Garnishers

Dehydrated Orange wheel, sliver of Ginger
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The Racketeer Verbena Gin

The Racketeer Verbena Gin

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(4.0/5) Based on 1 reviews

A contemporary gin from Canterbury, replacing traditional citrus with lemon verbena, complemented by elderberry, hawthorn, and cardamom for a fresh, herbal profile.

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Distillery LongShot Distillery
Category Contemporary
ABV % 40%
Bottle Size/s: 700ml, 375ml, 200ml
Price $ $75, $40, $22
Botanicals Used Lemon verbena, coriander, elderberry, hawthorn, cardamom. Offers herbal mint, green tea, and coriander on the nose, with subtle verbena, coriander, and sweet cardamom on the palate, finishing with coriander and cardamom warmth.
Recommended Mixers

Elderflower Tonic
Recommended Garnishers

Wedge of Lime and a sprig of Rosemary
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The Racketeer Raspberry Gin Liqueur

The Racketeer Raspberry Gin Liqueur

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A handcrafted gin liqueur infused with ripe raspberries, offering a sweet and tart flavour profile.

Distillery LongShot Distillery
Category Gin Liqueur
ABV % 29%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls, 375mls
Price $ $64.99, $44.99
Botanicals Used Raspberries; offers a harmonious blend of tart and sweet flavours with a smooth finish.
Recommended Mixers N/A
Recommended Garnishers N/A
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The Racketeer Sloe & Peach Gin Liqueur

The Racketeer Sloe & Peach Gin Liqueur

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A fruit-forward gin liqueur blending tart sloe berries with sweet peach, offering a vibrant and refreshing profile.

Distillery LongShot Distillery
Category Gin Liqueur
ABV % 29%
Bottle Size/s: 500mls, 375mls
Price $ $64.99, $44.99
Botanicals Used Sloe berries and peach; offers a harmonious blend of tart and sweet flavours with a smooth finish.
Recommended Mixers

East Imperial Soda Water, East Imperial Yuzu Tonic
Recommended Garnishers

Fresh mint sprig, lime wedge
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The Spring Garden

The Spring Garden

Verbena Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, topped with Soda Water

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The Honey Berry

The Honey Berry

London Dry Gin, Homemade Honey Berry Syrup, Lemon Juice, topped with Soda Water

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The Apple Crumble

The Apple Crumble

Spiced Gin, Homemade Spiced Apple Syrup, Lemon Juice, topped with Soda Water

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