Gin & Jandals
The global Gin renaissance (Ginassance?) has been just as popular in New Zealand as it has elsewhere.
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Awaawaroa Gin (opens the original)
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Chris and Mark mark Episode 81 with an obscure barrel-aged Pinot Grigio gin from Waiheke Island. Featuring macadamia and a 38% ABV, this unique bottle blends wine notes with spirits. Will the hosts discover a hidden gem, or plunge into a waterfall of disgust
Iti Gin (opens the original)
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Chris and Mark raise an "Oogi Wawa" toast to Iti, a "little" gin from the sunny Bay of Plenty. Behind a black-and-white Mount Maunganui label, does this nutmeg-hinted classic justify its hefty $80 price tag? Join the guys to find out!
Clarity Sundrop Gin (opens the original)
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Is the party really in the back? Chris and Mark dissect Clarity’s Sundrop Gin, exploring its "mullet" bottle and 11 botanicals. They debate if this $62 spirit is a summer essential or a "Monday to Thursday" staple. Tune in to see if these good times roll
Lighthouse Hawthorn Gin (opens the original)
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Mark and 'special' guest Nick dive into the 57% ABV Lighthouse Hawthorne Edition. Exploring its "firm botanical backbone" and zesty citrus profile, the duo debates if this bottle is a winter winner or a Sunday night "also-ran". Plus, they reveal a unique post-nap tasting strategy.
Whistlebird Solstice Gin (opens the original)
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Chris and Mark hit Episode 77 with Wellington’s Whistlebird Solstice Gin. They explore the mystery of "ultrasonic" elephants and debate whether this zesty spirit belongs in summer or winter. Join the "Everyman" reviewers as they decide if this distinctive bottle is a mellow masterpiece
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