Science, Meet the Martini: How Juno’s Geeks Doubled Down on Best in Show

How microbiology, terroir and a $25,000 question led to a double gong show for New Zealand gin.

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Hancocks' Secret Weapon: Why Family Is the Savviest Business Rebrand of the Year

The 96 free-range hens, solar panels, and mentorship strategy bolding tackling the future with a multi-generational neon-green business plan.

Oct 13 • 

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September 2025

Roots ‘Light’ Smashes the Elemental for Low-ABV Spirit

In a cold pursuit of flavour, Ben Leggett and the team from Elemental Distillers Co. have taken a NZ-first approach to innovating mid-strength juniper…

Sep 30 • 

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A Negroni By Any Other Name

Can definitely not be a Dark 'n Stormy. We dive into the seas of cocktail ownership, authorship and history.

Sep 25 • 

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Negroni Week Splashes Red Next Week

Negroni Week returns with Campari's iconic splash of red across the motu from 22 - 28 September.

Sep 19 • 

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Island Gin Meets Four Pillars for Creative Collaboration

In a huge win for Island Gin, the Four Pillars Distiller Series comes to Great Barrier Island for an off-grid immersive collaboration between…

Sep 12 • 

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Thomson Smoked It: From Backyard BBQ to Another World-First

Thomson Whisky Will Make History (Again) This Week

Sep 11 • 

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What's Bigger Than Zero-Alcohol? The Mid-Strength Revolution Is Finally Having Its New Zealand Moment.

With less alcohol, more flavour and plenty of options - what if mid-strength just hits harder for the modern drinker?

Sep 9 • 

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August 2025

The Completely Wrong Question Bartenders Keep Asking About Community.

Forming connection and authentic relationship in an industry suffering from transactionalism.

Aug 15 • 

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December 2024

The 2024 Ones To Watch List

From across the country, the full list of bartenders who caught our attention this year for quality drinks, decent chat, great concepts and representing…

Dec 13, 2024 • 

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November 2024

Room Service with Cory Evans

Comfy pillows and room service - could this be the key to unlocking the inner world of the drinks industry? Cory Evans is twice Christchurch's…

Nov 18, 2024 • 

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Cal Ross is On The Couch

A year ago, Cal Ross was taking on the challenge of giving his all to cocktail competition season on a mission to see how far he could go. Nine months…

Nov 11, 2024 • 

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