Distil-Nation NZ

By Tom & Cameron

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Episodes: 44

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Join Tom from Herrick Creek and Cameron from Discovering Drams on the Distil-Nation NZ Podcast as they dive into the heart of New Zealand's distilling scene.
We chat with makers, break down processes, and share the stories behind your favourite local spirits.
Simple, raw, and real — this is New Zealand spirits, uncorked.

Episode Date
Is $400 Whisky the New Normal in NZ? & We Taste Divergence Sloe Finish & Reefton Gold Seeker Rye
May 13, 2026
NZ’s Weird Holiday Trading Laws (And What Just Changed) + Arctic Convoy Gin Review
Apr 29, 2026
The $100 Bottle “Dream”
Mar 12, 2026
Three’s a Crowd(ed) Bar: Welcoming Ty & The 2026 NZ Spirits Shift. What's new?
Jan 07, 2026
Head for the Hills - Hokonui Moonshine Museum
Jul 14, 2025
A Pint of Order - but where are the NZ Spirits?
Jun 18, 2025
How to start and curate your own Infinity Bottle!
Jun 03, 2025
State of NZ Dark Spirits - NZ Whisky & Rum - May 2025
May 20, 2025
State of the NatGIN - What's new with NZ Gin? May 2025
May 14, 2025
Spirits Excise & Taxation - How it affects consumers, and what can we do to change it?
Apr 22, 2025
NEW from No.8 Distillery - NZ RUM w/Julien - We try these amazing new Spirits
Apr 08, 2025
The New Zealand Whisky Collection w/Michael Byars - What's happening and what's coming!
Mar 26, 2025
Dramfest 2025 & A serious look at the New Zealand Whisky landscape
Mar 11, 2025
Julien from No8 Distillery: The Art of Gin, Liqueurs, & Innovation
Feb 11, 2025
A look back on 2024, and a look forward to 2025! New Zealand Spirits, and what's happening.
Jan 29, 2025
Spirits Lovers Gift Guide 2024! What to buy, and what NOT to buy.
Nov 26, 2024
The History of NZ Liquor Laws & Prohibition
Nov 12, 2024
Rifters Gin - A chat with Stu & Kenny from Arrowtown Distillery
Oct 29, 2024
Welcome Back! What is happening with NZ Spirits in October 2024? ft. Herrick Creek Rum & Lake Maree
Oct 15, 2024
Season Finale: Wrapping Up & A Nerdy Whisky Showdown, ft. Waiheke Whisky Moss Batch 1 & 2
Aug 13, 2024
Unmasking the Funk: What makes a great cocktail and how Bayside is changing NZ Rum
Jul 30, 2024
NZ Spirits Celebration with Spirit & Spoke at The Juniper Collective
Jul 16, 2024
Host Your Own NZ Spirits Tasting: A Guide to Whisky and Gin Adventures at Home
Jul 02, 2024
Part 2: Spirits of the Past! Moonshine, Myths, & The Making of NZ Spirits. ft, NZ Whisky Collection
Jun 18, 2024
Passing the Torch: Ashleigh’s Juniper Collective and Tom Finn’s Next Steps as New Owner
Jun 04, 2024
Smoke and Mirrors: Unveiling the Allure of Smoked Gins ft. Herrick Creek Moose Lake & Southward Rosemary
May 21, 2024
Spirits of the Past: Moonshine, Myths, and the Making of NZ Spirits - Part One. ft, Herrick Creek & Lammermoor
May 07, 2024
Greener Sips: How NZ Distillers are Chasing Sustainable Practices
Apr 23, 2024
The World Stage: NZ Whisky Through Mat Thomson's Eyes. ft, Thomson Full Noise & Cask Martin
Apr 09, 2024
Global Spirits, Local Trends: Tash McGill on NZ's Place. ft, Herrick Creek's Dusky, and Jeptha Creed
Mar 26, 2024
A Smoky Turn: Divergence Unleashes Its First Peated Whisky
Mar 12, 2024
From Crumbs to Spirits: The Good Bones Distilling Vodka Revolution
Feb 27, 2024
Kiwi Rum 101: Discovering New Zealand's Rum Renaissance, ft. 1919's Cane & Black Collar
Feb 13, 2024
Spirited Tales of Racketeer Gin: A Conversation with Longshot's Founders
Jan 30, 2024
Gift the Spirit of NZ: A Whisky Lover's Holiday Guide. Holiday Cocktails and Chats!
Dec 12, 2023
Crafting Gin, Limoncello, and Rum with Peter Hall of Lyttelton Distillery Co., ft. Peninsula Gin
Nov 28, 2023
Stirring Curiosity, with Antony from Curiosity Gin. ft, Curiosity Recipe 23 & Classic Gins
Nov 14, 2023
An Introduction to New Zealand Gin. ft, Humdinger Barrel Aged Gin & Herrick Creek Nine Fathoms Gin
Oct 31, 2023
Bonus Episode: Herrick Creek's 'Waimak Blue' New Zealand Blue Corn Whisky
Oct 24, 2023
Divergence Whisky: Chats with Antony. ft. Divergence Virgin French Oak & Iberia Double Wood
Oct 17, 2023
Whisky Waves with Colin Mairs: Insights and Challenges in NZ. ft, Waiheke Moss & DYAD Peat & Port
Oct 03, 2023
Learning from the Tasmanian Titans: NZ's Whisky Future. ft, Lark Classic & Belgrove Wholly Sh*t. Sept 20, 2023
Sep 19, 2023
New Zealand Whisky 101 and how to get started. ft, Pokeno Origin & Thomson South Island Peat. Sept 6, 2023
Sep 05, 2023
A Spirited Introduction, and a taste of Herrick Creek Dusky Corn Whisky - Sept 6, 2023
Sep 03, 2023