Gin Lab Experience: Create Your Own Craft Gin (500ml)

Discover how exceptional gin is made at Matahui Distillery's intimate Gin Lab. Create your own custom 500ml gin using professional methods that earned us a Gold Medal for our Summer Garden Gin.

What Makes This Special

Unique Flavour Library - We're the only distillery in NZ offering individual tastings of 20+ pre-distilled botanicals. Taste each one, then blend your perfect recipe using the same methods professionals use.

Award-Winning Quality - Trophy for Best Botanical Spirit and Double Gold at NZ Spirits Awards prove our small-batch approach delivers exceptional results.

Intimate & Unhurried - Maximum 8-12 guests per experience. Personal attention in our peaceful Bay of Plenty permaculture garden.

What's Included

• Guided 2-hour gin-making experience with passionate distillers
• Taste 20+ botanicals from our Flavour Library
• Create your own custom 500ml bottle of gin, tailored to your taste
• Guided tasting of our award-winning gins & liqueurs
• Take home your custom-created gin

Monthly Special Themes

Nov/Dec: Christmas Gins with seasonal botanicals. You can always choose classic gin if you prefer.

Details

Location: Matahui Distillery, Aongatete (25 minutes from Tauranga)

Duration: 2.5 hours

Price: $130 per person

Group Size: Maximum 8-12 guests

What Guests Say ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Really good value for money and a lovely family run business. We felt like kids in a chemistry lab!" - Over 40 five-star Google reviews

Perfect for couples, small groups, and anyone curious about craft spirits. Create something special together.