Our mission
To become the definitive online hub for New Zealand craft spirits.
Tom, Cameron & Ty explore the world of New Zealand spirits, chatting to distillers and industry experts in a fun, relaxed, prejudice-free way.
New Zealand's craft spirits industry is growing fast — from single malt whisky in the Southern Lakes to coastal gin in Auckland and Pacific rum in the north. Distil-Nation NZ exists to tell the stories behind the bottle without the pretension.
Through long-form interviews, distillery visits, reviews and educational content, we're building a living record of the people, places and processes that make New Zealand spirits worth celebrating.
Meet the hosts
Tom
Host
The enabler and founder/former owner of Herrick Creek Distillery, always curious and rarely without a dram in hand.
Cameron
Host
The palate. Runs Discovering Drams Whisky Tastings and loves the story behind the bottle as much as the liquid.
Ty
Host
The Joker. A winemaker and general lover of all things beer, wine, & spirits.
Monthly podcast
Conversations with distillers, bartenders and industry experts.
Prejudice-free
No snobbery — just honest, enthusiastic exploration.
NZ focused
From Northland to Stewart Island, we cover the whole country.
Quality first
Premium editorial content and genuine recommendations.