What are the best Distilleries in New Zealand? Which Distillery is the best distillery in Auckland?

The best five distilleries in New Zealand according to the experts of the Lonely Planet, with their geographical location shown on the map of New Zealand, both in the North and South Island.

What are the best Distilleries in New Zealand? Which Distillery is the best distillery in Auckland?
Here are the best five New Zealand distilleries selected by the experts of the Lonely Planet’s Global Distilleries Tour 2019:


North Island


Puhoi Organic Distillery & Caviar House    www.spirits.net.nz 
·         The only boutique Solar-Powered distillery in New Zealand, located in Puhoi, Auckland, North Island
·         The only artisanal gin distillery in Auckland area recommended by Lonely Planet
·         The only distillery welcoming tourists for Cellar door Caviar & Vodka tastings 
·         The only all-natural distillery producing craft gin, organic vodka, single malt whisky, navy rum, boutique Limoncello 


South Island


 Cardrona Distillery  www.cardronadistillery.co.nz 
·         Located in the beautiful Cardrona Valley, South Island
·         Making Whisky, Gin, Vodka and limited-edition Liqueurs
·         First cask was laid on November 5, 2015 
 
Kiwi Spirits    www.kiwispiritdistillery.co.nz 
·         Artisanal spirits of Golden Bay, South Island
·         Cultivating a variety of premium botanicals and fruits that form the foundation of our exceptional spirits
·         Unique range of spirits made with local ingredients


Dancing Sands  www.dancingsands.com 
·         Family-run distillery in Takaka, South Island
·         Using real ingredients, taking the time to do it properly
·         Thoughtful craft, honest ingredients, and a commitment to doing things the right way
 
The New Zealand Whisky Collection www.thenzwhisky.com 
·         Distilling New Zealand Whisky in Dunedin and mature in Oamaru, South Island
·         Custodians of New Zealand's oldest whisky tradition
·         Whisky carries the character of the South Island — cool maritime air, limestone soils, Otago-grown barley

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