{"product_id":"the-national-distillery-company-new-zealand-native-gin-750-ml","title":"The National Distillery Company New Zealand Native Gin 750 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe National Distillery Company New Zealand Native Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium contemporary gin that captures the distinctive botanical character of New Zealand. Crafted in \u003cstrong\u003eNapier, Hawke’s Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e, this award-winning spirit combines a classic juniper-led gin foundation with native botanicals that give it a uniquely New Zealand identity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the expression are \u003cstrong\u003ekawakawa and karamu\u003c\/strong\u003e. Karamu contributes a lush natural sweetness, while kawakawa introduces a distinctive peppery zing. Together, they complement the gin's juniper and citrus character to create a balanced profile that is aromatic, flavorful, and distinctly botanical. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broader botanical profile includes \u003cstrong\u003ejuniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, cardamom, liquorice root, cassia bark, lemon peel, New Zealand flax seed, kawakawa, and karamu\u003c\/strong\u003e. These ingredients create layers of pine, citrus, herbs, spice, and gentle sweetness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNDC's production also has a particularly interesting New Zealand connection. Its base spirit is produced from \u003cstrong\u003ecasein whey, a by-product from grass-fed New Zealand cows\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than the grain, molasses, or cane sugar more commonly used for neutral spirit production. The spirit undergoes multiple stages of distillation to create a clean foundation for the gin's botanical character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e44% ABV (88 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e, New Zealand Native Gin has enough structure to showcase its botanicals in classic gin cocktails while remaining balanced enough for a simple Gin \u0026amp; Tonic. Premium tonic water allows the native botanicals to shine, while a lemon twist or fresh mint provides a complementary garnish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gin enthusiasts looking beyond traditional London Dry styles, \u003cstrong\u003eThe National Distillery Company New Zealand Native Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an expressive taste of New Zealand's botanical landscape in a distinctive contemporary gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The National Distillery Company (NDC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand Native Gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary Gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawke’s Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Napier, New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Native Botanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kawakawa, Karamu \u0026amp; New Zealand Flax Seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Spirit:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand casein-whey-derived neutral spirit \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, cardamom, liquorice root, cassia bark, lemon peel, New Zealand flax seed, kawakawa, and karamu. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect a juniper-led foundation complemented by citrus and sweet herbal notes, with \u003cstrong\u003elush sweetness from karamu and a peppery kick from kawakawa\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve with premium tonic water and a lemon twist or fresh mint, or use in a Martini and other gin-forward cocktails. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAward Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly well-recognized New Zealand gin. \u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand Native Gin received Gold at the 2025 New Zealand Small Batch Gin Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, following another \u003cstrong\u003eGold in 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition also lists New Zealand Native Gin among The National Distillery Company's recognized expressions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The National Distillery Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48223844827381,"sku":"VWS200428033","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0481\/7141\/files\/536fd1fe-a6a2-11ef-9384-0a14c8f366d7.jpg?v=1780451172","url":"https:\/\/captaincaskwell.com\/products\/the-national-distillery-company-new-zealand-native-gin-750-ml","provider":"Captain Caskwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}