Distillers 1919 Distilling
Auckland1919 Distilling is a producer of Gin, Single Malt Whisky, Rum based in Auckland, New Zealand. Products: 1919 Classic Gin, 1919 Pink Gin, 1919 Pineapple Bits Gin, First Light Single Malt Whisky, Cane Overproof Rum
4 Bars Distillery
Christchurch, Canterbury4 Bars Distillery is a producer of gin based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Part of 4 Bars Distillery Limited. Products: Gin Clear Day London Dry Gin
5 Mile Distilling
Taupō, Waikato5 Mile Distilling is a producer of Gin, Vodka based in Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand. Products: 5 Mile Original Gin, 5 Mile Berry Gin, 5 Mile Forest Gin, 5 Mile Navy Gin, 5 Mile Forest Vodka
Akaroa Craft Distillery
Akaroa, CanterburyAkaroa Craft Distillery is a producer of Gin based in Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand. Products: Hector's Gin, Akaroa Coastal Botanicals Gin
Auld Farm Distillery
Waikouro, SouthlandAuld Farm Distillery is a producer of Single Malt Whisky, Grain Whisky, Gin based in Waikouro, Southland, New Zealand. Products: Auld Farm Single Malt Barley Whisky, Centenary Oat Whisky, Endless Fields Gin, Triticale New Make
Batch10 Spirits
Puhoi, AucklandBatch10 Spirits is a producer of Whisky, Bourbon-style Spirit, Gin, Cream Liqueurs based in Puhoi, Auckland, New Zealand. Products: batch10 Honey Bourbon, Manuka Smoked Whisky, London Dry Gin, Pink Gin, Mr Smooth Crème Liquor
Bayside Rum Co
AucklandBayside Rum Co is a producer of Pure Single Rum, Spiced Rum based in Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Three Moons Rum, Bayside Sugar & Spice Rum
Black Collar Distillery
Kerikeri, NorthlandBlack Collar Distillery is a producer of Rum, Gin, Vodka based in Kerikeri, Northland, New Zealand. Products: Black Collar Rum, Black Collar Spiced Rum, Black Collar Classic Gin, Black Collar Vodka
Bluff Distillery
Bluff, SouthlandBluff Distillery is a producer of Gin based in Bluff, Southland, New Zealand. Products: Bluff London Dry Gin
Blush Merchants
AucklandBlush Merchants is a producer of Gin, Rum based in Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Blush Rhubarb Gin, Blush Boysenberry Gin, Blush Citrus Gin, Weekender Gin, Russell Rum
Broken Heart Spirits
Queenstown, OtagoBroken Heart Spirits is a producer of Gin, Single Malt Whisky, Rum, Vodka, Liqueurs based in Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand. Products: Broken Heart Original Gin, Navy Strength Gin, Pinot Noir Gin, Broken Heart Single Malt Whisky, Broken Heart Spiced Rum, Broken Heart Vodka
CarbonSix Distillery
Takapuna, AucklandCarbonSix Distillery is a producer of Gin, Vodka, Rum, Soju, Liqueurs, Potable Neutral Spirit based in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Takapuna Gin Collection, Aotearoa Dry Gin, Ozero Vodka, CarbonSix Aged Rum, Limoncello, Neutral Spirits
Cardrona Distillery
Cardrona, OtagoCardrona Distillery is a producer of Single Malt Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs based in Cardrona, Otago, New Zealand. Products: Cardrona Single Malt Whisky (Just Hatched, Growing Wings, Full Flight), The Source Pure Cardrona Gin, The Reid Single Malt Vodka, Rose Rabbit Liqueurs
Cardrona Distillery & Museum
Wanaka, OtagoCardrona Distillery & Museum is a spirits producer based in Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand.
Clarity Distilling Co
Tauranga, Bay of PlentyClarity Distilling Co is a producer of Gin, Vodka based in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Products: Clarity Dry Gin, Clarity Citrus Gin, Clarity Vodka
Clark Lane Distillery
Hamilton, WaikatoClark Lane Distillery is a producer of Gin, Single Malt Whisky based in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. Products: Piko Gin, Devilskin Gin, Kawa Gin
Coromandel Distilling Company
Thames, WaikatoCoromandel Distilling Company is a producer of Gin, Liqueurs based in Thames, Waikato, New Zealand. Products: Awildian Coromandel Dry Gin, Awildian Mānuka Gin, Awildian Coromandel Spiced Gin, The Cuckoo Gin
Dancing Sands Distillery
Tākaka, Tasman DistrictDancing Sands Distillery is a producer of Gin, Rum, Vodka, Liqueurs based in Tākaka, Tasman District, New Zealand. Part of Village Distillery Ltd. Products: Dancing Sands Dry Gin, Sun-Kissed Gin, Sauvignon Blanc Gin, Wasabi Gin, Coconut Rum, Feijoa Vodka
Dr Beak / Arise Spirits
Martinborough, Greater WellingtonDr Beak / Arise Spirits is a producer of Gin based in Martinborough, Greater Wellington, New Zealand. Products: Dr Beak New Zealand Premium Dry Gin, Dr Beak Garden Gin, Exploration Series Gins
Dunedin Craft Distillers
Dunedin, OtagoDunedin Craft Distillers is a producer of Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Products: Dunedin Dry Gin, The Bay Gin, Cacao Vodka, Dunedin Limoncello, Arancello, Naked Spirit
Dynamic Distilling / Dabblers Gin
Tauranga, Bay of PlentyDynamic Distilling / Dabblers Gin is a producer of Gin, Fruit-infused Gin based in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Products: Dabblers Dry Gin, Dabblers Orange, Raspberry & Rhubarb Gin, Dabblers Lime & Mint Gin, Dabblers Feijoa Gin
Elemental Distillers
Rapaura, MarlboroughElemental Distillers is a producer of Gin, Liqueurs based in Rapaura, Marlborough, New Zealand. Products: Roots Marlborough Dry Gin, Roots Norwester Navy Strength Gin, Roots Rosso Pinot Noir Gin
Fenton Street Arts Collective & Distillery
Stratford, TaranakiFenton Street Arts Collective & Distillery is a producer of Gin, Whisky based in Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand. Products: Fenton St The Artist Gin, The Vandal Gin, Fenton St Single Malt Whisky
Geraldine Distillery / Humdinger Gin
Geraldine, CanterburyGeraldine Distillery / Humdinger Gin is a producer of Gin, Rum, Fruit Liqueurs based in Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand. Products: Humdinger Dry Gin, Humdinger Citrus Gin, Humdinger Pinot Noir Gin, Rambler Spiced Rum, Picnicker Fruit Cups
Good Bones Distilling
Whanganui, Manawatū-WhanganuiGood Bones Distilling is a producer of Vodka, Flavoured Vodka, Liqueurs based in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. Products: Good Bones Vodka (bread/bakery upcycled), Good Bones Peach Vodka
Good George Brewing & Distilling
Hamilton, WaikatoGood George Brewing & Distilling is a producer of Single Malt Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Ready-to-Serve Cocktails, Liqueurs based in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. Products: Good George Day Off Gin series, Good George Single Malt Whisky (People's Cut), Zodiac Spirits, Caramel Whisky Liqueur
Harrier Springs Distillery
Pukekohe East, AucklandHarrier Springs Distillery is a producer of Wood-fired Whisky, Moonshine, Liqueurs based in Pukekohe East, Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Ice Wolf White Whisky / Moonshine, Apple Pie Liqueur
Hastings Distillers
Hastings, Hawke's BayHastings Distillers is a producer of Organic Gin, Aperitifs, Liqueurs based in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Products: East Block 200 Gin, Albertine Gin, L'Opera Bitter Aperitif, Rubis Rouge Bitter
Herrick Creek Distillery
Christchurch, CanterburyHerrick Creek Distillery is a producer of Whisky, Moonshine, Bourbon-style Spirit, Gin, Rum based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Products: Herrick Creek Corn Whisky, Apple Pie Moonshine, Feijoa Moonshine, Herrick Creek Gin
Holland Road Distillery
Eureka, WaikatoHolland Road Distillery is a producer of Gin based in Eureka, Waikato, New Zealand. Products: Holland Road Classic London Dry Gin, Sauvignon Blanc & Green Tea Gin, Pink Grapefruit & Kawakawa Gin, Ginseng & Manuka Honey Gin
Humdinger Gin Distillery
Timaru DistrictHumdinger Gin Distillery is a producer of gin based in Timaru District, New Zealand.
Imagination Distilling
Reikorangi, Greater WellingtonImagination Distilling is a producer of Gin, Vodka based in Reikorangi, Greater Wellington, New Zealand. Products: Reikorangi Triple Distilled Dry Gin, Black Barn Syrah Barrel Aged Gin, Wakame Seaweed Gin
Island Gin Distillery
Great Barrier Island, AucklandIsland Gin Distillery is a producer of Gin, Liqueurs based in Great Barrier Island, Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Island Gin Original, Island Gin Navy Strength, Damson Plum Gin Liqueur
Juno Spirits / BeGin Distilling
New Plymouth, TaranakiJuno Spirits / BeGin Distilling is a producer of Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs based in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. Products: Juno Extra Fine Gin, Juno Seasonal Gins (Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring), Vesta Coffee Vodka
Kaimai Brewing & Distilling Co
Waikino, WaikatoKaimai Brewing & Distilling Co is a producer of Gin, Rum, Vodka, Whisky based in Waikino, Waikato, New Zealand. Products: Eliza's Claim Gold Gin, Kaimai Dry Gin, Kaimai Single Malt Spirit
Kākāpō Distillery
Whangaparāoa, AucklandKākāpō Distillery is a producer of Gin based in Whangaparāoa, Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Kākāpō Handcrafted Botanical Gin
Karori Drinks Company / Chemistry Gin
Wellington, Greater WellingtonKarori Drinks Company / Chemistry Gin is a producer of Gin based in Wellington, Greater Wellington, New Zealand. Products: Chemistry London Dry Gin
Kiwi Spirit Distillery
Motupipi, TasmanKiwi Spirit Distillery is a producer of Agave Spirit, Single Malt Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs based in Motupipi, Tasman, New Zealand. Products: TeKiwi 100% Blue Agave Spirit, Waitui Single Malt Honey Whiskey, Greenstone Gin, Tangelo Liqueur
Lady H Spirits
AucklandLady H Spirits is a producer of Gin, Bourbon-style Spirit, Liqueurs based in Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Lady H Gin, Duchess Peach & Passionfruit Gin Cup, Duchess Gincello, Lord H Bourbon
Lammermoor Distillery
Paerau, OtagoLammermoor Distillery is a producer of Single Malt Whisky, Gin based in Paerau, Otago, New Zealand. Products: Lammermoor Paddock-to-Bottle Single Malt Whisky, Lammermoor Farm Gin
Laughing Owl Whisky
Christchurch, CanterburyLaughing Owl Whisky is a producer of Single Malt Whisky based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Products: Laughing Owl Single Malt Whisky, Mānuka Smoked Single Malt
No. 8 Distillery
Dunedin, OtagoNo. 8 Distillery is a producer of Gin, Rum, Vodka, Eau-de-vie / Calvados-style, Liqueurs, Ouzo, Absinthe based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Products: Horopito Gin, Dunners Dry Gin, Hibiscus Gin, No.8 Spiced Rum, Limoncello, Elderflower Liqueur
Papaiti Gin
Upokongaro, Manawatū-WhanganuiPapaiti Gin is a producer of Gin, Liqueurs based in Upokongaro, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. Products: Whanganui Dry Gin, Potager Gin, Orchard Gin, Mountains to Sea Gin, Navigator Navy Strength Gin
Pōkeno Whisky Company
Pōkeno, WaikatoPōkeno Whisky Company is a producer of Single Malt Whisky based in Pōkeno, Waikato, New Zealand. Products: Pōkeno Origin, Pōkeno Discovery, Pōkeno Revelation, Exploration Series Single Malts
Puhoi Organic Distillery
Puhoi, AucklandPuhoi Organic Distillery is a producer of Whisky, Vodka, Gin, Fruit Brandies, Liqueurs based in Puhoi, Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Blueblood Vodka, DoubleWood Whisky, Te Ra Solar-Distilled Gin, Puhoi Bohemian Horilka, Fruit Eau-de-vie
Reefton Distilling Co.
Buller District, West CoastReefton Distilling Co. is a producer of Gin, Single Malt Whisky, Rye Whisky, Vodka, Liqueurs based in Buller District, West Coast, New Zealand. Products: Little Biddy Gin, Moonlight Creek Single Malt Whisky, Gold Seeker Rye Whisky, Wild Rain Vodka, Reefton Fruit Liqueurs
Reid + Reid
Martinborough, Wellington RegionReid + Reid is a producer of Gin, Vermouth based in Martinborough, Wellington Region, New Zealand. Products: Reid + Reid Native Gin, Reverend Dawson's Gin, Reid + Reid Zesty Lemon Gin, Reid + Reid Red Vermouth
Sandymount Distillery
Dunedin, OtagoSandymount Distillery is a producer of Gin, Vodka, Whisky based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Products: Lovers Leap Dry Gin, Tiwha Gin, Chapter Series Single Cask Whiskies, Wooded Vodka
Scapegrace Distilling Co
Cromwell, Central OtagoScapegrace Distilling Co is a producer of Gin, Single Malt Whisky, Vodka, Vermouth based in Cromwell, Central Otago, New Zealand. Products: Scapegrace Classic Gin, Scapegrace Black Gin, Scapegrace Single Malt Whisky (Vanguard, Anthem, Fortitude), Scapegrace Vodka
Southward Distilling
Lyall Bay, Wellington RegionSouthward Distilling is a producer of Gin, Whisky, Vodka based in Lyall Bay, Wellington Region, New Zealand. Part of Stoke Distilling Company Limited. Products: Southward Mountain Gin, Southward Wave Gin, Southward Romeo Gin, Smoked Rosemary Gin, Southward Whisky
Strange Nature Distilling
Riverlands, MarlboroughStrange Nature Distilling is a producer of Grape-based Gin based in Riverlands, Marlborough, New Zealand. Products: Strange Nature Grape-Based Gin (distilled from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc alcohol)
The Bond Store
Paraparaumu, Greater WellingtonThe Bond Store is a producer of Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs based in Paraparaumu, Greater Wellington, New Zealand. Products: The Bond Store Kawakawa Gin, Koakoa Limoncello, The Bond Store Vodka, Ready-to-Serve Cocktails
The Bond Store - Fine Spirits and Liqueurs
Paraparaumu, Wellington RegionThe Bond Store - Fine Spirits and Liqueurs is a spirits producer based in Paraparaumu, Wellington Region, New Zealand. Products: The Bond Store Kawakawa Gin, Tīni Rēmana Lemon Gin, Koakoa Limoncello, Cocktail Collusion, Vodka, Liqueurs
The Spirits Workshop
Christchurch, CanterburyThe Spirits Workshop is a producer of Gin, Single Malt Whisky based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Products: Curiosity Gin (Recipe #23, Negroni Special, Pinot Barrel Sloe), Divergence Single Malt New Zealand Whisky
The Vicar's Son Gin
Mangapai, NorthlandThe Vicar's Son Gin is a producer of Single Malt Whisky, Gin, Vodka based in Mangapai, Northland, New Zealand. Products: The Monk Single Malt Whisky, Revelation London Dry Gin, The Holy Spirit Navy Strength Gin, Ascension Gin
Thomson Whisky Distillery
Riverhead, AucklandThomson Whisky Distillery is a producer of Single Malt Whisky, Blended Whisky, Gin based in Riverhead, Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Thomson Manuka Smoke Single Malt, Thomson Two Tone Whisky, Thomson South Island Peat Single Malt, Victor Gin
Waiheke Distilling Company
Ostend, AucklandWaiheke Distilling Company is a producer of Gin, Vodka based in Ostend, Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Spirit of Waiheke Gin, Waiheke Dry Gin, Red Ruby Gin, Horopito Spice Vodka, Hibiscus Honey Vodka
Waiheke Whisky Distillery / The Heke
Onetangi, AucklandWaiheke Whisky Distillery / The Heke is a producer of Single Malt Whisky, Rye Whisky, Gin, Vodka based in Onetangi, Auckland, New Zealand. Products: Waiheke Whisky (Moss Single Malt, The Sweet Water, Cantankerous), Fire In The Hole Liqueur, Jardim Gin, WODKA Vodka
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New Zealand at a glance
- Population
- 5.3 million (2025)
- GDP
- US$264.1 billion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$49,591 (2025)
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Maori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Climate
- Temperate maritime. Mean annual temperature about 10 C in the south to 16 C in the north. Rainfall varies widely: Christchurch about 618 mm a year, Wellington nearly double, Hokitika about 2,901 mm. Auckland January high/low 23/15 C, July 15/8 C.
- Alcohol status
- legal
- Legal drinking age
- 18 to purchase (no minimum drinking age); minors may drink outside a private home only with a parent or guardian
- Alcohol per adult
- 8.8 litres of pure alcohol a year (2022-2024 average (WHO estimate for 2024), WHO)
- Spirits imports
- US$143.6 million (2024); mainly from United Kingdom, Australia, USA
- Spirits exports
- US$36.1 million (2024); mainly to USA, Australia, Canada
- Import duty on spirits
- Standard (MFN) rate 2023: whisky 0.0%; vodka 2.0% ad valorem on 5 line(s) plus specific duty on 1 line(s) (AVE avg about 2.32%); rum 0.0%; gin 2.5% ad valorem on 4 line(s) plus specific duty on 2 line(s) (AVE avg about 2.8%)
- Excise on spirits
- NZD 71.034 per litre of alcohol on brandy, whisky, rum, gin, vodka and other spirits (table dated July 2026); same rate for domestic and imported goods
- Traveller allowance
- Up to 3 bottles of spirits or liqueur (max 1.125 litres each), plus 4.5 litres of wine or beer; travellers must be 17+ to claim, and the legal purchase age is 18.
- State monopoly
- None identified (no state retail or import monopoly found in the sources reviewed)
- The market
- Spirits imports were about US$144m in 2024 (UN Comtrade). The UK, Australia and the USA are the main suppliers. No sales or brand-ranking data was found.
- Importing
- Excise-equivalent duty is charged on imported spirits at the same rate as the domestic excise (NZD 71.034 per litre of alcohol, July 2026), collected by New Zealand Customs, plus GST. Duty-free allowances apply to travellers only.
- Advertising
- WHO country profile (2018 edition, data c.2016): legally binding national rules - advertising: no; product placement: no; sponsorship: no; sales promotion: yes; health-warning requirement - on adverts: no; on containers: no. Status may have changed since; check current national advertising code.
- Sale restrictions
- WHO country profile (2018 edition, data c.2016): national limits on sale - on-premise: hours/days yes, places/density yes; off-premise: hours/days no, places/density no; restrictions - specific events: yes; intoxicated persons: yes; petrol stations: yes; minimum age for spirits - on-premise 18, off-premise 18. Online sales not covered by the profile; check current local licensing rules.
Regulators: New Zealand Customs Service (excise and excise-equivalent duty)
Trade bodies and fairs: ProWine Singapore, Vinexpo Asia, Hong Kong
Compiled by Distillers Hub in October 2026 from the World Bank, WHO, UN Comtrade, the WITS tariff database and the sources below. Figures change: check with the regulator or a customs broker before you act.
Sources (16)
- data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=NZ
- data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?locations=NZ
- data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?locations=NZ
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand
- ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/SA_0000001688 (WHO Global Health Observatory, SDG 3.5.2, total al
- comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/A/HS?reporterCode=554&period=2024&cmdCode=2208&flow
- wits.worldbank.org/API/V1/SDMX/V21/datasource/TRN/reporter/554/partner/000/product/220830/
- customs.govt.nz/media/3ikhknow/excise-and-excise-equivalent-duties-table.pdf
- data.worldbank.org/country/NZ
- ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/SA_0000001688
- comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/A/HS
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_drinking_age
- customs.govt.nz/travel-to-and-from-new-zealand/duty-free-shopping
- prowine-singapore.com
- vinexpoasia.com/newfront
- cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/substances-abuse/nzl.pdf
About New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Its official spoken languages are English and Māori. The nation's economy is well known for agriculture, international tourism, and food and beverage production.
The spirits market
Alcohol is legal in New Zealand, with spirits sold off-premise through licensed bottle stores or distilleries rather than supermarkets. Importers require a Customs Client Code and food importer registration, paying 0% import duty alongside an excise-equivalent duty of NZD $68.915 per litre of pure alcohol plus 15% GST. Domestic distillers produce gin, vodka, liqueurs, whisky, and rum. With no pre-market label approval bottlenecks, export opportunities center on ultra-premium gin, single malt whisky, premium agave spirits, and high-end RTDs.
Licences, import duty and labelling rules in New Zealand
Who makes liquor in New Zealand? This list covers 58 liquor manufacturers and distilleries — Cardrona Distillery, Broken Heart Spirits, Holland Road Distillery, Scapegrace Distilling Co and more: whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, neutral spirit (ENA) and local spirits producers, with their towns, products and websites. See also how to import or export liquor to New Zealand and the licences needed to make it there.
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