Vodka.

Kawakawa Summer Vodka

This crafted botanical vodka embodies the soft warmth of a Waiheke summer.


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About.

This crafted botanical vodka embodies the soft warmth of a Waiheke summer. 

Foraged native Kawakawa is featured (the ‘tree of life’ in Maori tradition), offset with hints of locally grown lemon, orange and delicate layers of cinnamon. The addition of macadamia brings a silky smoothness.

Warm and approachable.

Perfect Serve

Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic, Pink Grapefruit or Blood Orange Soda.

Signature cocktails- Waiheke Nights, Kawakawa Margarita

Awards:

Silver London Spirits Awards 2023

Silver USA Spirits Rating 2024

Silver NZ Spirits Awards 2023

ABV: 40%


Tasting notes.

Nose.

Fresh citrus, native kawakawa and delicate floral notes.

Palate.

Bright and silky, with vibrant citrus, soft herbal character and a clean, smooth texture.

Finish.

Crisp, refreshing and lightly botanical, with lingering native freshness.

Pour with this bottle.

Mood, style, and what you already drink — whisky included. The recipe lands below as a card.

On the bench.Kawakawa Summer Vodka.
The feel.
Spirits I like.
How it drinks.
How wild.

The journal serve — one considered twist.

Kawakawa Summer Vodka

From the distillery.

Made in small batches on Waiheke.

Every bottle is distilled, rested, and labelled by hand at our Cowes Bay distillery. Limited runs, considered finishes, no shortcuts.

About the distillery