The Winslow Distillery
The Winslow Distillery

The Winslow Distillery

Greater Wellington, South Wairarapa

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The Winslow Distillery is a Martinborough-based craft spirits producer with a 40-year family legacy, offering premium gin, liqueurs, and emerging New Zealand single malts.

The Winslow Distillery, operating from the former Enceladus Distilling site, is a modern New Zealand craft distillery rooted in a 40-year legacy of Martinborough winemaking. Originally founded as a boutique vineyard in 1985, the business evolved into spirit production with the establishment of The Winslow Distillery.

Located in the heart of Wairarapa’s wine country, the distillery now houses three custom-built stills, including the region’s largest dual copper whisky pots. Their approach combines small-batch precision with a strong connection to the land and region.

The Winslow range includes award-winning gins like Astra, Halo, and Eclipse, along with small-batch liqueurs such as Tiger Lily. With a vision to produce world-class New Zealand single malt whisky, the distillery also offers a private cask programme, inviting customers to join their journey from cask to bottle.

Details

Region South Wairarapa, Greater Wellington
Address Martinborough, South Wairarapa
Has Cellar Door? No
Has Distillery Tours? No
Website enceladusdistilling.co.nz/
Astra Gin

Astra Gin

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A smooth, contemporary gin with bold juniper and caramelised citrus, crafted using both maceration and vapour infusion techniques.

Distillery The Winslow Distillery
Category Contemporary
ABV % 45%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price $ $95.00
Botanicals Used Juniper, caramelised citrus, earthy tones, smooth finish, vapour and macerated botanical balance
Recommended Mixers

Premium tonic, dry vermouth, soda water
Recommended Garnishers

Orange peel, rosemary sprig, lemon twist
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Eclipse Gin

Eclipse Gin

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A bold navy strength gin blending full-bodied base spirit with méthode traditionnelle wine and deep citrus, juniper, and molasses character.

Distillery The Winslow Distillery
Category Navy Strength
ABV % 55%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price $ $155.00
Botanicals Used Juniper, candied citrus, grappa notes, molasses, méthode traditionnelle base, full-bodied spirit
Recommended Mixers

Dry tonic, bitter lemon, soda water
Recommended Garnishers

Charred orange, rosemary, dried lime
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Halo Gin

Halo Gin

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A triple-distilled Old Tom gin with a smooth, dessert-inspired character featuring lemon, sea salt, and caramelised orange.

Distillery The Winslow Distillery
Category Old Tom Gin
ABV % 44.8%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price $ $115.00
Botanicals Used Lemon, sea salt, caramelised orange, juniper, sweet finish, triple distilled smoothness
Recommended Mixers

Ginger ale, citrus tonic, dry vermouth
Recommended Garnishers

Orange slice, crystallised lemon, bay leaf
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Tiger Lily – Solera Cask

Tiger Lily – Solera Cask

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(5.0/5) Based on 2 reviews

A spiced liqueur aged 18 months in New Zealand red wine casks, offering rich warmth, festive spice, and a deep mahogany finish.

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Distillery The Winslow Distillery
Category Spiced Liqueur
ABV % 43%
Bottle Size/s: 700mls
Price $ $95.00
Botanicals Used Cinnamon, allspice, caramelised citrus, gingerbread, sultanas, red wine oak, warm festive spice
Recommended Mixers

Best served neat, over ice, or with ginger ale
Recommended Garnishers

Orange twist, cinnamon stick, dried fruit
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