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.
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.