Vodka company Stolichnaya has rebranded to Stoli following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
AF Drinks took home six medals from the recent San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Barrier Island distillery Island Gin has won double gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
New Zealand spirit producers Broken Heart and Awildian have claimed global accolades.
A major Auckland alcohol retailer is taking thousands of bottles of Russian vodka and beer from its shelves, following the country’s attack on neighbour Ukraine.
The company built its reputation on beer and cider but a move into spirits has enabled its first foray across the ditch.
The winemaker is bringing forward a multi-million dollar investment into its low and no alcohol range, which has raced ahead of sales forecasts.
The number of commercial distilleries in New Zealand has grown to almost 100, says Spirits New Zealand.
New Plymouth gin distiller want backing for cellar door experience that forms part of new $1m production facility.
Queenstown distiller Broken Heart Spirits has opened what it says is the town’s first ever boutique gin tasting room.
Patsy Bass, co-founder of West Coast spirits powerhouse Reefton Distilling Co, hires two senior executives to lead the company’s drive into export markets.
The Golden Bay craft gin maker has made it into the “notoriously difficult to enter” North American market.
The Australian distiller aims to be stocked in 300 NZ outlets by the end of the year with more staff and an office planned.
Hastings Distillers has unveiled a new, ‘super premium’ tasting experience now available at its Heretaunga Street tasting room.
Kiwi companies including Reefton Distilling Co and Elemental Distillers took home nine out the fourteen trophies doled out at the the third annual New Zealand Spirits Awards.
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