Third Island Vodka (Rakiura Distilling Co.)
How can something come from nothing? It is upon this fundamental age-old question that Third Island Vodka is built. Vodka, by definition, should be as close to 'nothing' as possible - completely devoid of all distinction, character, and individuality. We disagree. And as it turns out, our answer was around us all along. Blessed with only pure Stewart Island rain as our water source, our innovative filtration technique incorporates sustainably-foraged paua, mussel, and oyster shells from the pristine Southern Ocean. A final, polishing touch of free-flowing tannin-rich waters collected off the very rock of Rakiura herself all result in an exquisitely smooth mouthfeel and delicate minerality fully absent of any pronounced additional flavour. When it comes to vodka, our philosophy has never faltered: A little something makes all the difference, for nothing hardly comes close.
Embracing an old family secret from Portugal, this Ginja (short for Ginjinha) is a traditional Portuguese liqueur made with sour cherries. To make our Segredo Ginja, we infused Central Otago sour cherries with our Segredo Aguardente, a spirit made by small-batch distillation of Māori Point Pinot Noir pressings.
Born from locally grown barley distilled into traditional shochu, this spirit is redistilled with juniper, yuzu, regional citrus, and botanicals. Honoring Japan’s 1,500-year yuzu tradition, it offers tart, fragrant notes reminiscent of lemon and grapefruit, with subtle mandarin overtones, creating a bright, complex, and aromatic Japanese-inspired gin.
Lady H Gin is a masterfully crafted New Zealand spirit, marrying delicate florals with the crisp elegance of juniper. Luminous citrus and gentle warming spices weave through its profile, culminating in a smooth, subtly sweet finish. Sophisticated and graceful, it’s a gin designed to elevate every sip into an exquisite experience.
