This is the most frequently asked question, and our answer should come as a pleasant surprise to you.

All our events (apart from weddings) are focused on tastings of our handcrafted boutique spirits and cocktails. According to the NZ liquor law, “some food must be made available during the tasting of alcohol beverages”. In most places in New Zealand, the food available are symbolic morsels, known as “bar snacks”, and normally you would have to pay extra to get them served.

Our approach is totally different: our gourmet food assortment is an integral part of our all-inclusive Cellar Door events, based on famous Ukrainian hospitality traditions. These traditions dictate that the abundance of varied drinks-matching delicious platters for sharing are served at the same time, and are presented before the tasting session begins. Keeping in mind, that not many of our visitors visited Ukraine, we can make a reference to a traditional Tapas Bars popular in Spain, where one can experience a similar format. The main principle behind this tradition is: “Here we don’t drink without food, and don’t eat without a drink”. As the result, our visitors get the fantastic TAPAS GALORE.

Thus, at the Distillery’s Cellar Door events, every guest will find an enjoyable beverage according to their tastes and preferences, as well as several mouth-watering options to choose from gourmet shared platters to deliciously pair with their choice of drink.

BAR BONANZA AT PUHOI DISTILLERY’S CELLAR DOOR:

The Distillery’s Cellar Door events begin with welcome drinks in format of aperitifs, either short or long drinks, followed by a wide choice of made on-site artisan creations (Vodkas, Gins, Rums, Whiskeys, Bitters, Vermouth, Absinthe, Ouzo, Schnapps, etc), served neat or in cocktails – always in elegant & stylish crystalware from our unique vintage and antique collection (normally you can see in high-budget movies like Titanic and TV series like Downtown Abbey). The Cellar Tasting sessions are concluded with digestives, which include a few sophisticated liqueur options (from our unsurpassed version of the famous Limoncello to a less-known Nocino).

The Cellar Door catering is designed and prepared by the Distillery’s team from the hand-picked top-quality delicacies, including, but not limited to our charcuterie and fromage boards, seafood platters (including Caviar for Caviar tasting events), artisan bread baskets, fermented and fresh vegetables from our own garden and from local farmers markets, assortment of olives, varied savouries and sophisticated desserts.

For the longer Cellar Door events (over 2 hours’ duration), we offer extra mouth-watering dishes, cooked on site in front of our guests, for instance, char-grilled skewered kebabs and/or spectacular flambé foods. Furthermore, we surprise our guests with sensational desserts, not to be found anywhere else in Auckland.

We are good in accommodating all Dietary Restrictions (including Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, etc.)

In other words, we don’t have a “set-in-stone” Food & Drink menu, as our catering on the day would vary depending on the season, duration of the booked event, and in fact can be customised in consultation with the customer during the booking.

We refer to all our Cellar Door events as All-inclusive infotainment, providing a lifetime experience, which will reload your understanding of alcohol consumption.

The Cellar Door events at Puhoi Organic Distillery & Caviar House are so different from anything you might experience anywhere else in this country. In any case, nobody ever left our Cellar Door dissatisfied with our drinks and food.

It is true that our water is the best in Auckland, but we are not in the business of selling water. However, if you get our invitation to the Distillery – don’t forget to bring a water canister with you, it is always complimentary for our visitors, during the booked events.

To be precise, Puhoi Organic Distillery & Caviar House, apart from Tesla Destination Charger, has another Destination Charger suitable for all EV types apart from Tesla. However, both of them are available exclusively for the convenience of the Distillery’s visitors who can use them during their booked visits with us. The EV charging service is complimentary.

Puhoi Organic Distillery is a working Distillery, with its specific machinery and hazards involved, and the respective Health & Safety rules to be strictly obeyed. We welcome local and foreign visitors, however, such visits should be safe. Therefore, during public visits, we must stop our production processes. In other words, we plan our operations and can’t afford having unplanned visits. In having said that, it is easy and convenient to use our website’s ‘Book Your Visit’ button.

Yes, we most certainly do. For instance, our artisan spirits are delivered in stylish branded NZ-made wooden gift boxes (sustainably custom-made for us in Auckland from NZ pine). We have received a lot of compliments from our customers not only about the high quality of our products, but also about our elegant packaging.

Unfortunately, no. Puhoi Organic Distillery & Caviar House operates by the permit issued by the Auckland City Council under the category of the Family business. The respective regulations dictate that in this business only the Kirichuk family members, residing at 9 Saleyards Road, Puhoi, can be involved in this business.

We understand your wish to take the children with you, however, due to the safety considerations we strictly do not recommend taking children with you to the Distillery. First of all, all our events are designed for people over 18 years of age. Secondly, all our adult visitors must receive our Health & Safety instructions prior to event commencement and sign the respective the Health & Safety Register. This condition is impracticable to apply to underage people.

Although smoking is strictly prohibited on the most Distillery’s territory due to flammability risks, we do have a safe & comfy designated Smokers’ Corner with a bench and a panoramic view on Puhoi Valley.