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Global Flavour Trends, Gen Z & NZ's Opportunity | Sara-Jane Robertson Pt 2. ft. Thomson & Southward
Ep. 46

Global Flavour Trends, Gen Z & NZ's Opportunity | Sara-Jane Robertson Pt 2. ft. Thomson & Southward

with Tom & Cameron

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Global Drinks Trends with Sara-Jane Robertson (Part 1): Dirty Spritzes & Premium Experiences
Ep. 45

Global Drinks Trends with Sara-Jane Robertson (Part 1): Dirty Spritzes & Premium Experiences

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Is $400 Whisky the New Normal in NZ? & We Taste Divergence Sloe Finish & Reefton Gold Seeker Rye
Ep. 44

Is $400 Whisky the New Normal in NZ? & We Taste Divergence Sloe Finish & Reefton Gold Seeker Rye

with Tom & Cameron

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NZ’s Weird Holiday Trading Laws (And What Just Changed) + Arctic Convoy Gin Review
Ep. 43

NZ’s Weird Holiday Trading Laws (And What Just Changed) + Arctic Convoy Gin Review

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The $100 Bottle “Dream”
Ep. 42

The $100 Bottle “Dream”

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Three’s a Crowd(ed) Bar: Welcoming Ty & The 2026 NZ Spirits Shift. What's new?
Ep. 41

Three’s a Crowd(ed) Bar: Welcoming Ty & The 2026 NZ Spirits Shift. What's new?

with Tom & Cameron

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Head for the Hills - Hokonui Moonshine Museum
Ep. 40

Head for the Hills - Hokonui Moonshine Museum

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A Pint of Order - but where are the NZ Spirits?
Ep. 39

A Pint of Order - but where are the NZ Spirits?

with Tom & Cameron

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How to start and curate your own Infinity Bottle!
Ep. 38

How to start and curate your own Infinity Bottle!

with Tom & Cameron

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State of NZ Dark Spirits - NZ Whisky & Rum - May 2025
Ep. 37

State of NZ Dark Spirits - NZ Whisky & Rum - May 2025

with Tom & Cameron

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State of the NatGIN - What's new with NZ Gin? May 2025
Ep. 36

State of the NatGIN - What's new with NZ Gin? May 2025

with Tom & Cameron

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Spirits Excise & Taxation - How it affects consumers, and what can we do to change it?
Ep. 35

Spirits Excise & Taxation - How it affects consumers, and what can we do to change it?

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NEW from No.8 Distillery - NZ RUM w/Julien - We try these amazing new Spirits
Ep. 34

NEW from No.8 Distillery - NZ RUM w/Julien - We try these amazing new Spirits

with Tom & Cameron

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The New Zealand Whisky Collection w/Michael Byars - What's happening and what's coming!
Ep. 33

The New Zealand Whisky Collection w/Michael Byars - What's happening and what's coming!

with Tom & Cameron

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Dramfest 2025 & A serious look at the New Zealand Whisky landscape
Ep. 32

Dramfest 2025 & A serious look at the New Zealand Whisky landscape

with Tom & Cameron

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Julien from No8 Distillery: The Art of Gin, Liqueurs, & Innovation
Ep. 31

Julien from No8 Distillery: The Art of Gin, Liqueurs, & Innovation

with Tom & Cameron

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A look back on 2024, and a look forward to 2025! New Zealand Spirits, and what's happening.
Ep. 30

A look back on 2024, and a look forward to 2025! New Zealand Spirits, and what's happening.

with Tom & Cameron

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Spirits Lovers Gift Guide 2024! What to buy, and what NOT to buy.
Ep. 29

Spirits Lovers Gift Guide 2024! What to buy, and what NOT to buy.

with Tom & Cameron

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The History of NZ Liquor Laws & Prohibition
Ep. 28

The History of NZ Liquor Laws & Prohibition

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Rifters Gin - A chat with Stu & Kenny from Arrowtown Distillery
Ep. 27

Rifters Gin - A chat with Stu & Kenny from Arrowtown Distillery

with Tom & Cameron

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Welcome Back! What is happening with NZ Spirits in October 2024? ft. Herrick Creek Rum & Lake Maree
Ep. 26

Welcome Back! What is happening with NZ Spirits in October 2024? ft. Herrick Creek Rum & Lake Maree

with Tom & Cameron

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Season Finale: Wrapping Up & A Nerdy Whisky Showdown, ft. Waiheke Whisky Moss Batch 1 & 2
Ep. 25

Season Finale: Wrapping Up & A Nerdy Whisky Showdown, ft. Waiheke Whisky Moss Batch 1 & 2

with Tom & Cameron

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Unmasking the Funk: What makes a great cocktail and how Bayside is changing NZ Rum
Ep. 24

Unmasking the Funk: What makes a great cocktail and how Bayside is changing NZ Rum

with Tom & Cameron

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NZ Spirits Celebration with Spirit & Spoke at The Juniper Collective
Ep. 23

NZ Spirits Celebration with Spirit & Spoke at The Juniper Collective

with Tom & Cameron

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Host Your Own NZ Spirits Tasting: A Guide to Whisky and Gin Adventures at Home
Ep. 22

Host Your Own NZ Spirits Tasting: A Guide to Whisky and Gin Adventures at Home

with Tom & Cameron

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Part 2: Spirits of the Past! Moonshine, Myths, & The Making of NZ Spirits. ft, NZ Whisky Collection
Ep. 21

Part 2: Spirits of the Past! Moonshine, Myths, & The Making of NZ Spirits. ft, NZ Whisky Collection

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Passing the Torch: Ashleigh’s Juniper Collective and Tom Finn’s Next Steps as New Owner
Ep. 20

Passing the Torch: Ashleigh’s Juniper Collective and Tom Finn’s Next Steps as New Owner

with Tom & Cameron

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Smoke and Mirrors: Unveiling the Allure of Smoked Gins ft. Herrick Creek Moose Lake & Southward Rosemary
Ep. 19

Smoke and Mirrors: Unveiling the Allure of Smoked Gins ft. Herrick Creek Moose Lake & Southward Rosemary

with Tom & Cameron

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Spirits of the Past: Moonshine, Myths, and the Making of NZ Spirits - Part One. ft, Herrick Creek & Lammermoor
Ep. 18

Spirits of the Past: Moonshine, Myths, and the Making of NZ Spirits - Part One. ft, Herrick Creek & Lammermoor

with Tom & Cameron

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Greener Sips: How NZ Distillers are Chasing Sustainable Practices
Ep. 17

Greener Sips: How NZ Distillers are Chasing Sustainable Practices

with Tom & Cameron

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The World Stage: NZ Whisky Through Mat Thomson's Eyes. ft, Thomson Full Noise & Cask Martin
Ep. 16

The World Stage: NZ Whisky Through Mat Thomson's Eyes. ft, Thomson Full Noise & Cask Martin

with Tom & Cameron

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Global Spirits, Local Trends: Tash McGill on NZ's Place. ft, Herrick Creek's Dusky, and Jeptha Creed
Ep. 15

Global Spirits, Local Trends: Tash McGill on NZ's Place. ft, Herrick Creek's Dusky, and Jeptha Creed

with Tom & Cameron

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A Smoky Turn: Divergence Unleashes Its First Peated Whisky
Ep. 14

A Smoky Turn: Divergence Unleashes Its First Peated Whisky

with Tom & Cameron

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From Crumbs to Spirits: The Good Bones Distilling Vodka Revolution
Ep. 13

From Crumbs to Spirits: The Good Bones Distilling Vodka Revolution

with Tom & Cameron

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Kiwi Rum 101: Discovering New Zealand's Rum Renaissance, ft. 1919's Cane & Black Collar
Ep. 12

Kiwi Rum 101: Discovering New Zealand's Rum Renaissance, ft. 1919's Cane & Black Collar

with Tom & Cameron

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Spirited Tales of Racketeer Gin: A Conversation with Longshot's Founders
Ep. 11

Spirited Tales of Racketeer Gin: A Conversation with Longshot's Founders

with Tom & Cameron

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Gift the Spirit of NZ: A Whisky Lover's Holiday Guide. Holiday Cocktails and Chats!
Ep. 10

Gift the Spirit of NZ: A Whisky Lover's Holiday Guide. Holiday Cocktails and Chats!

with Tom & Cameron

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Crafting Gin, Limoncello, and Rum with Peter Hall of Lyttelton Distillery Co., ft. Peninsula Gin
Ep. 09

Crafting Gin, Limoncello, and Rum with Peter Hall of Lyttelton Distillery Co., ft. Peninsula Gin

with Tom & Cameron

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Stirring Curiosity, with Antony from Curiosity Gin. ft, Curiosity Recipe 23 & Classic Gins
Ep. 08

Stirring Curiosity, with Antony from Curiosity Gin. ft, Curiosity Recipe 23 & Classic Gins

with Tom & Cameron

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An Introduction to New Zealand Gin. ft, Humdinger Barrel Aged Gin & Herrick Creek Nine Fathoms Gin
Ep. 07

An Introduction to New Zealand Gin. ft, Humdinger Barrel Aged Gin & Herrick Creek Nine Fathoms Gin

with Tom & Cameron

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Bonus Episode: Herrick Creek's 'Waimak Blue' New Zealand Blue Corn Whisky
Ep. 06

Bonus Episode: Herrick Creek's 'Waimak Blue' New Zealand Blue Corn Whisky

with Tom & Cameron

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Divergence Whisky: Chats with Antony. ft. Divergence Virgin French Oak & Iberia Double Wood
Ep. 05

Divergence Whisky: Chats with Antony. ft. Divergence Virgin French Oak & Iberia Double Wood

with Tom & Cameron

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Whisky Waves with Colin Mairs: Insights and Challenges in NZ. ft, Waiheke Moss & DYAD Peat & Port
Ep. 04

Whisky Waves with Colin Mairs: Insights and Challenges in NZ. ft, Waiheke Moss & DYAD Peat & Port

with Tom & Cameron

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Learning from the Tasmanian Titans: NZ's Whisky Future. ft, Lark Classic & Belgrove Wholly Sh*t. Sept 20, 2023
Ep. 03

Learning from the Tasmanian Titans: NZ's Whisky Future. ft, Lark Classic & Belgrove Wholly Sh*t. Sept 20, 2023

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New Zealand Whisky 101 and how to get started. ft, Pokeno Origin & Thomson South Island Peat. Sept 6, 2023
Ep. 02

New Zealand Whisky 101 and how to get started. ft, Pokeno Origin & Thomson South Island Peat. Sept 6, 2023

with Tom & Cameron

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A Spirited Introduction, and a taste of Herrick Creek Dusky Corn Whisky - Sept 6, 2023
Ep. 01

A Spirited Introduction, and a taste of Herrick Creek Dusky Corn Whisky - Sept 6, 2023

with Tom & Cameron

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