Tourist Groups
Panoramic Location and Unique Cellar Door Venue at the Distillery recommended by Lonely Planet
All-inclusive Events at Cellar Door for Tourist Groups are hosted next to the Puhoi Organic Distillery’s workshop, in a stylish Bar-Pavilion and adjacent panoramic cocktail Terrace which form parts of the Distillery’s integrated zone. This private and secure integrated zone also includes spacious carpark with two destination EV charging stations, comfortable Ladies & Gents toilets, scenic smoking corner, quality teak outdoors furniture with wide umbrellas, many great spots for photo taking. Your visit will be enjoyable at any weather, with the well-designed protection against strong sun, wind, rain and cold.
This boutique award-winning Kirichuk family business has been recognized and accredited as the world’s best micro-distillery by Lonely Planet, and the world’s only fully solar-powered Distillery.
In 2023 Puhoi Organic Distillery & Caviar House has become the first business in New Zealand to receive Excellence in Sustainability Award, thus being officially recognised as the country’s trailblazer in zero-emission and eco-friendliness.
We offer three different infotainment event options, which vary in price and duration. All the three event formats are all-inclusive, with the spirits’ range and gourmet food menu adjusted towards the budget and duration of the event.
Apart from these standard event concepts, we are prepared to discuss your own ideas of your bespoke events. Fill the form for specific event
YOUR PROFESSIONAL HOSTS
Alex Kirichuk
Master Distiller Alex Kirichuk has a Degree in Nuclear Power Engineering awarded in 1975 by the Odessa State Polytechnic University. The 1986 Chernobyl Disaster caused Alex to become an avid supporter of environmental sustainability. Since then, Alex has been involved in numerous eco-friendly projects. In New Zealand he has long years of experience in creation of unique equipment and technology for Food & Beverage production. Alex is our Distiller, Brewmaster, Equipment Engineer, Company Director and Caviar Expert.
Doctor Iryna Kirichuk (MD)
is a specialist in Cardiology and Sports Medicine. She graduated as a Medical Doctor with Honours from Odessa National Medical University (Ukraine) in 1984, study Iryna, in the course of this highly specialized work, developed many natural remedies for overall good health and different ailments. In New Zealand she is now using her many years of medical training to good effect in formulating a wide range of Functional Adaptogenic Beverages (Herbal Tonics & Spirits) through the use of her own method of practical application of Natural Adaptogens and Enotherapy (Science and Art of treatment with alcohol-based remedies). Doctor Iryna is the Formulator of all our recipes; she also is our primary Quality Controller & Caviar Sommelier. To read more about Dr Iryna Kirichuk (MD), visit her official website
Duty Manager Victoria Kirichuk
Also our Gin Distiller, PR Manager and Marriage Celebrant. Victoria is a Polyglot, speaking seven languages (including English, Mandarin Chinese, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish and Japanese). She is the go-to person for all the private event bookings of our panoramic Cellar Door Venue: Tastings, Corporates, Master Classes, Weddings, Birthday & Anniversary celebrations, Hen & Stag parties, etc. As the Director of New Zealand Caviar House & Caviarologist, Victoria supplies our business with the top-quality Caviar.
Booking and payment details
Pricing
The price per head (2024 promotional): From $50 to $600, depending on the event format chosen. All prices incl GST.
Duration
from 1 to 3 hours
Plus shopping time
Group size
min 6, max 40 persons (depending on the chosen format of the event).
All events are 18+
Important:
advance booking & deposit payment is required