Waiheke Dry Gin
Some gins shout. This one knows it doesn’t need to.
About.
Some gins shout.
This one knows it doesn’t need to.
Waiheke Dry Gin is distilled on Waiheke Island, where long lunches turn into late afternoons and the sea is never far from view. It’s a gin shaped by its surroundings — clean, calm, and confidently understated.
At its heart is classic juniper: crisp, dry and unmistakable. Bright citrus lifts the palate, followed by subtle herbal notes that echo the island’s coastal air. The result is a beautifully balanced gin that feels precise yet relaxed — the kind you reach for without overthinking, and keep coming back to.
It’s a gin made for martinis that demand restraint, G&Ts that stay refreshing to the last sip, and cocktails where balance matters. No excess. No gimmicks. Just a quietly exceptional dry gin that does exactly what it should.
Pour it over ice. Stir it down. Share it with friends.
This is Waiheke, in a glass.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Bright juniper, fresh citrus peel, gentle herbaceous notes
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Palate: Clean and dry with classic juniper at the core, balanced citrus and soft spice
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Finish: Smooth, refreshing, and lingering with coastal clarity
How to Serve
Gin & Tonic: Serve over ice with premium tonic and a slice of lemon or lime
Martini: Stirred, dry, with a lemon twist
Classic Cocktails: Negroni, Tom Collins, Gimlet
ABV- 42%
Nose.
Classic juniper, fresh citrus and delicate native botanicals.
Palate.
Crisp and vibrant, with bright lemon, earthy kawakawa and balanced spice.
Finish.
Clean, dry and refreshing, with lingering juniper and a subtle coastal minerality.
Pour with this bottle.
Mood, style, and what you already drink — whisky included. The recipe lands below as a card.
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.