Discover New Zealand's Craft Spirits
Explore distilleries. Collect the spirits you've tried. Complete quests. Build your NZ Spirits Passport.
NZ Spirits Passport
Your NZ spirits journey starts here
Track the distilleries you've visited, collect the spirits you've tried, earn badges and complete quests across New Zealand.
Tom
Canterbury Explorer
12
Distilleries
31
Spirits
4
Badges
Scapegrace Classic Gin
Gin
Scapegrace Gold Gin
Gin
Scapegrace Black Gin
Gin
Track Visits
Mark distilleries you've visited and watch your map fill in.
Collect Spirits
Build your collection of NZ spirits with tasteful spirit cards.
Earn Badges
Unlock achievements as you explore NZ's craft spirit scene.
Complete Quests
Follow discovery quests across regions and categories.
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The craft spirits scene is growing from the Bay of Islands to the Southern Lakes.
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Meet the makers behind New Zealand's most exciting craft spirits.
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What's happening across New Zealand's craft spirits industry.
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The knowledge hub for understanding New Zealand spirits.
A Complete Guide to New Zealand Craft Spirits
An introduction to New Zealand's rapidly growing craft spirits scene — from gin and whisky to rum, vodka, moonshine, and the distilleries putting a distinctly Kiwi spin on traditional spirits.
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