Below is a list of the top and leading Distilleries in Wellington. To help you find the best Distilleries located near you in Wellington we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Wellington’s Best Distilleries:
The top rated Distilleries in Wellington are:
- Denzien Urban Distillery – a local distillery specializing in gin
- Southward Distilling Co – has amazing gin, whiskey, and spirits selections
- Aurora Distillery – manufactures gin from New Zealand-sourced ingredients
- Grenada Bay Distillery – offers rums infused with botanicals
- Heaven Hill Distilleries (Nz) – has imported bourbons and distilled spirits
Denzien Urban Distillery
Denzien Urban Distillery is a capital city-based liquor manufacturer established by Mark Halton in 2018. Mark is passionate about setting up an urban distillery in the area and his dreams turn into reality in 2018. Visitors and customers can observe the art of distillation through a special distillery tour. They are also given a chance to sample the products of Denzien Urban Distillery like the Te Aro Dry, Smoke & Embers, and Our Coast gin. The Te Aro Dry is their version of the London Dry Style Gin made with a combination of juniper and citrus blends. On the other hand, the Smoke & Embers gin shares the same warming effect and smoky goodness of a whisky. Finally, the Our Coast gin is the company’s homage to New Zealand with its perfect blending of Marlborough sea salt and local kelp.
Products/Services:
Te Aro Dry, Our Coast, Smoke & Embers Gin
LOCATION:
Address: 10 Lombard Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (421) 046-4764
Website: www.denzien.nz
REVIEWS:
“I tasted this for the first time last night after not touching an alcoholic beverage for well over a year (of any sort). Outstanding, the glass was delicious from the first sip to the last drop. The taste was constantly refreshing, clean, crisp and all the good things that gin drinkers alike. They’ve created a great gin.” –Sean Dring
Southward Distilling Co
Southward Distilling Co in Wellington, New Zealand specializes in the crafting and manufacture of gins, spirits, and whiskeys. These products are created in small batches to guarantee their quality and taste. Inspired by their location where the beauty of the harbourside greets you, the local company decided to develop a range that would mirror the mostly calm and sometimes wild ocean area. Their name is derived from the founder’s grandfather’s fishing boat, the Southward Ho. The distillery offers a range of alcoholic beverages perfect for any celebration. They also offer gift packs packed with a combination of their signature gin range.
Products/Services:
Wild Gift Pack, Southward Distilling Mountain Gin, Southward Distilling Wave Gin, Southward Distilling Blood Orange Summer Gin, Southward Distilling Vodka, Southward Distilling Coffee Gin, Southward Distilling Rested Chilli, Southward Distilling Smoked Rosemary, Southward Distilling Blueberry Gin, Southward Distilling Negroni Gin, Southward Distilling Grapefruit Gin, Southward Distilling Gift Packs
LOCATION:
Address: 264a Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (421) 257-8899
Website: www.southwarddistilling.com
REVIEWS:
“Fantastic service sent some Southward Gin to my Dad for his birthday and the owner wrote a handwritten note for me to my Dad. He was extremely impressed with both the note and the gin, thank you.” –Hayley Kinsey
Aurora Distillery
Aurora Distillery has successfully developed a lovely infusion of science and art with their gin and liqueur range. The local distillery is headquartered in the Western Hills portion of Wellington, New Zealand. They offer an irresistible range of liquor products showcasing the harmonious blend of botanicals. Gin Experience is a must-try tour run by Aurora Distillery. It gifts guests with the chance to taste their products and observe the entire gin-making process. About 30 choices of botanicals are available such as citrus, juniper, coriander, angelica, sarsaparilla, and burdock just to name a few. The best selling range includes the butterfly effect and Pohutukawa summer gin.
Products/Services:
Gin Experience – Lower Hutt, Butterfly Effect Gin, Gin Experience – Muirlea Rise Vineyard in Martinborough, Flora Revisited, Pohutukawa Summer Gin
LOCATION:
Address: 4 Protea Street, Maungaraki, Lower Hutt 5010
Phone: (422) 539-9499
Website: www.auroradistillery.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Thanks! I’ve just garnished with a few strawberries freshly picked from the garden, mixed with Indian tonic, pohutukawa summer has most definitely arrived!” –Jenny Blok
Grenada Bay Distillery
Grenada Bay Distillery is proud to offer its liquor range made up of the Starry, Starry Night absinthe, Cherry-Oh Baby rum, Golden rum, and White rum. All products are crafted by and for Kiwis. The absinthe selection features selected botanicals, wormwood, and fennel, the Cherry rum is highlighted by the organic cherries sourced from Central Otago and the white rum captivates with its blend of cardamom and pear. Rums are expertly fermented, aged, blended, distilled and finally bottled at their distillery in the Northern tip of Wellington, New Zealand.
Products/Services:
Golden Rum, White Rum, Cherry Rum, Absinthe
LOCATION:
Phone: (427) 892-5723
Website: www.grenadabay.nz
REVIEWS:
“I tried their golden rum and rather enjoyed it. It went down rather smooth. It’s not as ‘sticky’ as other rums I’ve had.” –Tom Campbell
Heaven Hill Distilleries (Nz)
Heaven Hill Distilleries (Nz) in Wellington is well-known for its impressive collection of Kentucky Bourbons. The local liquor manufacturer imports Irish whiskeys, Scotch whiskeys, and distilled spirits like brandy, rum, gin, vodka, and tequila. All products are crafted by its parent company Heaven Hill Distilleries operating in the USA. The New Zealand-based company was opened to the public in 1993 and has incredible bourbon selections such as the Larcency, Heaven Hill Old Style Bourbon, Fighting Cock, Evan Williams 1783, Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, and Parkers Heritage.
Products/Services:
Bourbon, Scotch Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Corn Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Tequila, Liqueurs, Sherry, Port
LOCATION:
Address: 3 Sydney Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012
Phone: (445) 683-512
Website: www.heavenhill.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“5-stars! No complaints.” –David Britton