{"title":"Featured Products","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"third-island-navy-strength-gin","title":"Third Island Navy Strength Gin","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e700ml \/ 57.4% ABV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eIt's our classic \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e - now of seafaring stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eA Brief History of 'Navy Strength' Gin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eIn the 18th Century, the Royal Navy began the practice of storing gin rations below deck alongside gunpowder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eAs such it was crucial that, should a barrel burst, the wet gunpowder would still ignite in the heat of battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eAnything under 57.15% - or \"gunpowder proof\" - was barred from ships, while any gin stronger was welcomed aboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eAnd with that, \u003cstrong\u003eNavy Strength Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJust as with our flagship \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e, locally hand-foraged \u003cstrong\u003emānuka\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erimu \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cstrong\u003e horopito \u003c\/strong\u003edance alongside classic gin botanicals in a sub-Antarctic shower of some of the world’s freshest rainfall - our distillery's only water source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese native accents – reminiscent of tea tree, young pine \u0026amp; pepper – are harvested from surrounding rainforest the morning of each batch’s inception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe higher proof required in order to pass muster allows for the expression of a richer, more intense botanical profile as compared to our original \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e - while still remaining deceptively smooth in mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA true taste of \u003cstrong\u003eStewart Island\u003c\/strong\u003e - from wherever your vessel may be\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rakiura Distilling Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42529471397978,"sku":"SQ9895646","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2978\/0826\/files\/Navy_Gin_with_Fish_Cropped.jpg?v=1767752263"},{"product_id":"third-island-vodka","title":"Third Island Vodka","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e700ml \/ 40.0% ABV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow can \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esomething \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ecome from \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enothing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eIt is upon this fundamental age-old question that \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Vodka\u003c\/strong\u003e is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003eVodka, by definition, should be as close to '\u003cstrong\u003enothing\u003c\/strong\u003e' as possible - completely devoid of all distinction, character \u0026amp; 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transition-timing-function: ease; transition-duration: 0.9s; transition-delay: 0.192453s; text-align: center;\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e700ml \/ 46.5% ABV\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs the flagship offering of New Zealand’s southernmost distillery, \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e was born of an attempt to capture the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eRakiura \/ Stewart Island\u003c\/strong\u003e in the best way we knew how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLocally hand-foraged \u003cstrong\u003emānuka\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erimu \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cstrong\u003e horopito \u003c\/strong\u003edance alongside classic gin botanicals in a sub-Antarctic shower of some of the world’s freshest rainfall - our distillery's only water source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese native accents – reminiscent of tea tree, young pine \u0026amp; pepper – are harvested from the surrounding rainforest on the morning of each batch’s inception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn every sip, a delicate mouthfeel carries a bold yet inviting sense of juniper \u0026amp; citrus at its forefront before shining a spotlight on \u003cstrong\u003emānuka \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003erimu \u003c\/strong\u003e– refreshing notes which evoke a sense of immersion in our untouched and untamed wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA final lingering impression of \u003cstrong\u003ehoropito \u003c\/strong\u003e– highlighted by a blend of carefully-curated spices – leaves the palate with nothing more than a desire to once again indulge in this unique expression of \u003cstrong\u003eRakiura\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA true taste of \u003cstrong\u003eStewart Island\u003c\/strong\u003e - from wherever your vessel may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBest served with 2-3 parts \u003cem\u003elight \u003c\/em\u003etonic, or soda water, to 1 part \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eGarnish with your choice of fresh citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAlso enjoyed by many on Stewart Island with nothing more than a small serving of ice or a dash of cold water to taste.  This helps to awaken its full botanical profile while keeping an unbiased snapshot of the surrounding bush as it was on the day of foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDo you take your \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e another way? Let us know on social media!  We're always curious to see your creativity.  Links at bottom of page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rakiura Distilling Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42529472512090,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2978\/0826\/files\/Third_Island_Gin_in_Stream.jpg?v=1767751943"},{"product_id":"third-island-gin-duo","title":"Third Island Gin Duo (Free Shipping)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 66, 37);\"\u003eSave \u003cstrong\u003eover 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e and enjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 66, 37);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree NZ Shipping \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 66, 37);\"\u003ewith our duo of award-winning gins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e700ml \/ 46.5% ABV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs the flagship offering of New Zealand’s southernmost distillery, \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e was born of an attempt to capture the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eRakiura \/ Stewart Island\u003c\/strong\u003e in the best way we knew how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLocally hand-foraged \u003cstrong\u003emānuka\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erimu \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cstrong\u003e horopito \u003c\/strong\u003edance alongside classic gin botanicals in a sub-Antarctic shower of some of the world’s freshest rainfall - our distillery's only water source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese native accents – reminiscent of tea tree, young pine \u0026amp; pepper – are harvested from the surrounding rainforest on the morning of each batch’s inception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn every sip, a delicate mouthfeel carries a bold yet inviting sense of juniper \u0026amp; citrus at its forefront before shining a spotlight on \u003cstrong\u003emānuka \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003erimu \u003c\/strong\u003e– refreshing notes which evoke a sense of immersion in our untouched and untamed wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA final lingering impression of \u003cstrong\u003ehoropito \u003c\/strong\u003e– highlighted by a blend of carefully-curated spices – leaves the palate with nothing more than a desire to once again indulge in this unique expression of \u003cstrong\u003eRakiura\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThird Island Navy Strength Gin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e700ml \/ 57.4% ABV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eIt's our classic \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e - now of seafaring stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eA Brief History of 'Navy Strength' Gin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eIn the 18th Century, the Royal Navy began the practice of storing gin rations below deck alongside gunpowder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eAs such it was crucial that, should a barrel burst, the wet gunpowder would still ignite in the heat of battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eAnything under 57.15% - or \"gunpowder proof\" - was barred from ships, while any gin stronger was welcomed aboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eAnd with that, \u003cstrong\u003eNavy Strength Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJust as with our flagship \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e, locally hand-foraged \u003cstrong\u003emānuka\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erimu \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cstrong\u003e horopito \u003c\/strong\u003edance alongside classic gin botanicals in a sub-Antarctic shower of some of the world’s freshest rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe higher proof required in order to pass muster allows for the expression of a richer, more intense botanical profile as compared to our original \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e - while still remaining deceptively smooth in mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Third Island Gin Duo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA true taste of \u003cstrong\u003eStewart Island\u003c\/strong\u003e - from wherever your vessel may be\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rakiura Distilling Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42664277147738,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2978\/0826\/files\/Third_Island_Gin_and_Navy_Gin_Studio.jpg?v=1767751638"},{"product_id":"tig-export","title":"Third Island Gin - INTERNATIONAL EXPORT","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; 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pepper – are harvested from the surrounding rainforest on the morning of each batch’s inception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn every sip, a delicate mouthfeel carries a bold yet inviting sense of juniper \u0026amp; citrus at its forefront before shining a spotlight on \u003cstrong\u003emānuka \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003erimu \u003c\/strong\u003e– refreshing notes which evoke a sense of immersion in our untouched and untamed wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA final lingering impression of \u003cstrong\u003ehoropito \u003c\/strong\u003e– highlighted by a blend of carefully-curated spices – leaves the palate with nothing more than a desire to once again indulge in this unique expression of \u003cstrong\u003eRakiura\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA true taste of \u003cstrong\u003eStewart Island\u003c\/strong\u003e - from wherever your vessel may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBest served with 2-3 parts \u003cem\u003elight \u003c\/em\u003etonic, or soda water, to 1 part \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eGarnish with your choice of fresh citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAlso enjoyed by many on Stewart Island with nothing more than a small serving of ice or a dash of cold water to taste.  This helps to awaken its full botanical profile while keeping an unbiased snapshot of the surrounding bush as it was on the day of foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDo you take your \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e another way? Let us know on social media!  We're always curious to see your creativity.  Links at bottom of page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rakiura Distilling Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42759693566042,"sku":null,"price":84.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2978\/0826\/files\/Third_Island_Gin_in_Stream.jpg?v=1767751943"},{"product_id":"tiv-export","title":"Third Island Vodka - INTERNATIONAL EXPORT","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; transition-timing-function: ease; transition-duration: 0.9s; transition-delay: 0.192453s; text-align: center;\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 7, 7);\"\u003eTHIS LINK ONLY FOR ORDERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; transition-timing-function: ease; transition-duration: 0.9s; transition-delay: 0.192453s; text-align: center;\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 7, 7);\"\u003eDIRECTLY EXPORTED FROM NEW ZEALAND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e700ml \/ 40.0% ABV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow can \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esomething \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ecome from \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enothing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eIt is upon this fundamental age-old question that \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Vodka\u003c\/strong\u003e is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003eVodka, by definition, should be as close to '\u003cstrong\u003enothing\u003c\/strong\u003e' as possible - completely devoid of all distinction, character \u0026amp; individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe disagree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003eAnd as it turns out, our answer was around us all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003eOur innovative filtration technique incorporates sustainably-foraged \u003cstrong\u003epāua\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emussel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003eoyster shells\u003c\/strong\u003e from the pristine shores of the vast Southern Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003eA sub-Antarctic shower of some of the world’s freshest rainfall - our distillery's only water source - offers an unblemished window into the spirit's intricate subtleties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003eA final, polishing touch of free-flowing tannin-rich waters collected off the very rock of \u003cstrong\u003eRakiura \u003c\/strong\u003eherself all result in an exquisite mouthfeel and delicate minerality fully absent of any pronounced additional flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003eWhen it comes to vodka, our belief forever remains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003eA little \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esomething \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003emakes all the difference, for \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enothing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ehardly comes close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Vodka\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eReally Something.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rakiura Distilling Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42759710998618,"sku":"SQ3437837","price":69.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2978\/0826\/files\/Third_Island_Vodka_on_Rock_1.jpg?v=1767752192"},{"product_id":"tin-export","title":"Third Island Navy Strength Gin - INTERNATIONAL EXPORT","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; transition-timing-function: ease; transition-duration: 0.9s; transition-delay: 0.192453s; text-align: center;\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 7, 7);\"\u003eTHIS LINK ONLY FOR ORDERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; transition-timing-function: ease; transition-duration: 0.9s; transition-delay: 0.192453s; text-align: center;\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 7, 7);\"\u003eDIRECTLY EXPORTED FROM NEW ZEALAND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e700ml \/ 57.4% ABV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003eIt's our classic \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e - now of seafaring stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: center;\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; 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transition-timing-function: ease; transition-duration: 0.9s; transition-delay: 0.192453s; text-align: center;\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; transition-timing-function: ease; transition-duration: 0.9s; transition-delay: 0.192453s; text-align: center;\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e6x 700ml Bottles \/ 46.5% ABV\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs the flagship offering of New Zealand’s southernmost distillery, \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e was born of an attempt to capture the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eRakiura \/ Stewart Island\u003c\/strong\u003e in the best way we knew how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLocally hand-foraged \u003cstrong\u003emānuka\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erimu \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cstrong\u003e horopito \u003c\/strong\u003edance alongside classic gin botanicals in a sub-Antarctic shower of some of the world’s freshest rainfall - our distillery's only water source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese native accents – reminiscent of tea tree, young pine \u0026amp; pepper – are harvested from the surrounding rainforest on the morning of each batch’s inception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn every sip, a delicate mouthfeel carries a bold yet inviting sense of juniper \u0026amp; citrus at its forefront before shining a spotlight on \u003cstrong\u003emānuka \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003erimu \u003c\/strong\u003e– refreshing notes which evoke a sense of immersion in our untouched and untamed wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA final lingering impression of \u003cstrong\u003ehoropito \u003c\/strong\u003e– highlighted by a blend of carefully-curated spices – leaves the palate with nothing more than a desire to once again indulge in this unique expression of \u003cstrong\u003eRakiura\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA true taste of \u003cstrong\u003eStewart Island\u003c\/strong\u003e - from wherever your vessel may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBest served with 2-3 parts \u003cem\u003elight \u003c\/em\u003etonic, or soda water, to 1 part \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eGarnish with your choice of fresh citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAlso enjoyed by many on Stewart Island with nothing more than a small serving of ice or a dash of cold water to taste.  This helps to awaken its full botanical profile while keeping an unbiased snapshot of the surrounding bush as it was on the day of foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e•••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDo you take your \u003cstrong\u003eThird Island Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e another way? 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