Gin Club

The Best Ways To Drink Gin During The Chilly Season

16-06-2023 - by George Grbich

21 gin cocktails, both chilled and warmed, to fit the winter weather and get you going again.

Warm Up This Winter With A Classic Gin Hot Toddy

15-06-2023 - by George Grbich

Nothing beats sinking into a comfy chair, wrapped in a blanket, with a hot cup of sweet, spiced goodness when it's cold and miserable outside.

The World's Strongest Gins

15-06-2023 - by George Grbich

These gins aren't for the faint of heart, starting at 69% ABV they will definitely put a fire in your belly.

Raise a Glass to the Trophy Winners of the New Zealand Spirits Awards!

12-06-2023 - by George Grbich

Celebrating the very best of local gin

We've Tried Every Gin We Sell

12-06-2023 - by George Grbich

That's right, every single one, so we can correctly categorise them and stand by it. See how we break them all down.

15 New Zealand Gins Supporting Great Causes

09-06-2023 - by George Grbich

From conservation and environmentalism to disaster recovery and more, these New Zealand made gins are ones you can buy knowing that it also helps out a worthy cause.

Introducing Parched: Redefining the Art of Garnishing with Elegance and Sustainability

08-06-2023 - by George Grbich

Dehydrated garnish company that is challenging traditional perceptions...

New Zealand's First carbon neutral distillery

06-06-2023 - by George Grbich

Sandymount Distillery in Otago has made history by being the first New Zealand distillery to attain carbon neutral certification.

What to Drink This King's Birthday Weekend Whether You're a Monarchist or a Republican

30-05-2023 - by George Grbich

Whether you love the royals or think NZ should become a republic, we all get a public holiday this Monday, and what better way to celebrate that than with a great gin?

Check out whats in store for June Subscribers!

29-05-2023 - by George Grbich

This month we're off to the deep south!

The Tauranga Based Distillery That Won A Prestigious Global Double Gold

25-05-2023 - by George Grbich

One of a select few to take home the highly esteemed double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, this Tauranga distillery is competing with the best.

The Best Gin Bars Across New Zealand

21-05-2023 - by George Grbich

Check out a few of the top spots to grab some juniper juice at in 2023!

NZ Spirits Awards Celebrate Exceptional Gin Medal Winners

16-05-2023 - by George Grbich

Check out who took home the Gold Medals!

The New Gin Perfect for Juniper Purists

11-05-2023 - by George Grbich

How good does a 6 Month Juniper Maceration sound?!

Judging at the NZ Spirits Awards

08-05-2023 - by George Grbich

And thats a wrap...3 days of hard work comes to an end!

May Subscription Box Unveil!

01-05-2023 - by George Grbich

A Simply unbelievable offer this month! Hope you didn't miss out!

The Gin Club is Excited to Partner with Gin Events

17-04-2023 - by George Grbich

Uniting for Memorable Gin Experiences!

Great New Zealand Distilleries to Visit

04-04-2023 - by George Grbich

New Zealand is home to a growing number of fantastic gin distilleries, each with its unique range of flavours and styles.

The Gin Club Subscription Kicks Off

03-04-2023 - by George Grbich

Featuring the award winning East Block 200 Gin and a range of other goodies!

Kiwi Joins the Australian Gin Awards Judging Panel

30-03-2023 - by George Grbich

New Zealand wise man of Gin, George Grbich, joins the team of 12!

Gin Club Launches Premium Subscription Service

20-03-2023 - by George Grbich

All for the handsome price of $110 a month!

Second Kiwi Distillery Wins Big at the World Gin Awards

09-03-2023 - by George Grbich

The Coromandel Distilling Co, based in Thames walked away with 2 Gold Medals!

2023 World Gin Awards Recap

28-02-2023 - by George Grbich

Take a peek at how the New Zeland Distilleries performed!

New Zealand Gin Wins Best London Dry in the World!

27-02-2023 - by George Grbich

We are thrilled to celebrate that Roots Marlborough Dry Gin has been awarded this prestigious title!

The Art of Gin Garnish

22-02-2023 - by George Grbich

Mastering the look and taste of a perfect Gin & Tonic!

A Dutch Delight

20-02-2023 - by George Grbich

How much do you know about the history of gin?!

Exploring Craft Gin Brands from the USA

13-02-2023 - by George Grbich

Celebrate the SuperBowl with a couple of the State's best gins!

5 International Gins to Try!

09-02-2023 - by George Grbich

My top 5 international gins heading into 2023

The Holy Trinity of Gin

07-02-2023 - by George Grbich

The three core botanicals of Gin!

My Favourite New Zealand Gins from 2022

02-02-2023 - by George Grbich

Five of my Kiwi Gins from 2022 and a few brief thoughts on them!

What is gin made of?

01-02-2023 - by George Grbich

What does Wheat, Grape, Apple and Sugarcane have in common?

New Zealand Gin Day 28.01.23

27-01-2023 - by George Grbich

It's that time of year again!

A small story on the Tom Collins

26-01-2023 - by George Grbich

Popular since the late 19th century, the origins of the drink are somewhat unclear, but it makes for a great story!

What is Quinine?

25-01-2023 - by George Grbich

The famous Malaria preventing compound from the Cinchona Tree!

Gin of the Week: Hayman's Exotic Citrus Gin

19-07-2022 - by George Grbich

Hayman's Exotic Citrus Gin showcases a wide range of citrus layered citrus fruits to create a vibrant and exciting gin!

Gin with a Good Cause

14-07-2022 - by George Grbich

Wanting to feel good about the Gin you drink? Check out these 5 great gins and the causes they're getting behind!

Gin of the Week: Peddlers Rare Eastern Gin

13-07-2022 - by George Grbich

Peddler's Rare Eastern Gin, one of the most unique offerings on the Gin market, this is certainly for Adventurous Drinkers!

World Gin Guides Kicks Off First International Project

07-07-2022 - by George Grbich

Heading over the ditch to Australia to begin our first international project!

Gin of the Week: Rifters Quartz Gin

06-07-2022 - by George Grbich

Made in small batches using Elderberries, Mint Tips, locally foraged Wild Thyme, Manuka and Douglas Fir. This matrix of flavours has been created to represent the landscape of Central Otago!

Gin of the Week: Juno Extra Fine

29-06-2022 - by George Grbich

Named after Juno, wife of Jupiter and known as the goddess of marriage and domestic harmony.

Gin of the Week: Roots Marlborough Dry Gin

22-06-2022 - by George Grbich

This week’s gin comes from Marlborough, of course more famously known as the Wine Capital of New Zealand, but also producing a top notch gin!

Gin of the Week: Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus

15-06-2022 - by George Grbich

This week’s gin comes from our mates over the ditch influenced by the famous Manly Beach in Sydney!

Gin of the Week: Caorunn Gin

07-06-2022 - by George Grbich

One of Speyside's finest yet it's not a Whisky!

8 Must Try Asian Inspired Gins

03-06-2022 - by George Grbich

Experience a taste of Asia with some of the most unique gins the world has to offer! With the ever growing gin market, an exciting range of botanical exploration has taken place including a deep dive into Oriental flavours!

Gin of the Week: Brooklyn Gin

27-05-2022 - by George Grbich

One of the best looking bottles on the market, but we all know it’s what’s on the inside what really counts!

5 Gins of the Forest

29-03-2022 - by George Grbich

Some of the best gins with botanicals foraged from the forest floor!

Fever-Tree Wild Raspberry Tonic Lands in NZ

03-03-2022 - by George Grbich

Fever-Tree's 10th Tonic has hit the shelves!

8 Gins with Ocean Botanicals

02-03-2022 - by George Grbich

Ever wanted to try a Gin with a dash of Ocean breeze? Heres a list to get you started

World Gin Awards 2022

01-03-2022 - by George Grbich

A Kiwi Gin Won Best Classic Gin whilst our mates over the ditch have shown their class by cleaning up at the World Gin Awards in 2022!

The 5 Best Gins You’ve Never Heard Of

23-02-2022 - by George Grbich

No matter how you enjoy your Gin, here are 5 you've simply got to try!

10 Top Tips for Enjoying a Gin and Tonic

23-02-2022 - by George Grbich

Ever wondered how to get the most out of your Gin & Tonic? Here’s a few tips to help you!

Gin that's been to Space!

22-02-2022 - by George Grbich

Fancy trying a Gin that's been to space? Now you have the chance thanks to That Boutique-Y Gin Co.!

Experimental Distillation from one of the Worlds best!

21-02-2022 - by George Grbich

Med Gin Is the latest release in Never Never Distilling's Dark Series Releases. It is an expression ...