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Six entries, six medals at the 2026 NZ Small Batch Gin Awards — back-to-back Gold for Dry Gin, Gold for our orchard-grown Sloe Gin, Silver for Citrus, Bronze for Pink, Rum Barrel Aged and Pekapeka. And one more we're especially...

Thinking of putting your brand on a bottle? Here's how contract distilling and private-label spirits actually work in New Zealand — brief, recipe, sample, bottle.

There’s a short window each year when everything lines up — and right now, we’re in it. Our sloe harvest has begun, with fruit ripened on the tree to deliver deeper flavour, natural sweetness, and a true sense of place...

Festival season means road trips, great people and plenty of cocktails. This year we’ve travelled across the South Island — from Hanmer Springs to Arrowtown — pouring samples, mixing drinks and sharing what we craft in Geraldine. Here’s where we’ve...

Passing through Geraldine? Our cellar door is an easy, welcoming stop where you can discover your new favourite gin and pick up everything you need — from tonic and mixers to garnishes and barware — all in one relaxed visit.

New Zealand-made gin gift boxes from Humdinger. Choose curated gin gift sets with paired mixers & personalised touches for any gin lover.

Looking for a unique corporate gift or branded collaboration? At Humdinger Gin, we offer competitive pricing for corporate orders and can craft something truly yours — from custom gin recipes to branded labels or swing tags that fit perfectly over...

Every year we release a new vintage of Humdinger Sloe Gin, and every year we think it’s the best yet. But 2025 really is something special. So what makes our New Zealand sloe gin keep improving? A Fantastic Growing Season...

From elegant glassware to stylish tees and gift cards, Humdinger’s range of gin accessories NZ fans love makes gifting easy. Perfect for gin presents, gin gifts, or unique gin birthday presents.

Limited release gins are where Humdinger pushes flavour boundaries — from citrus-bright summer editions to spice-forward winter sips, plus one-off collaborations and custom gins. Discover why these seasonal small-batch gins are some of the best gins in NZ to hunt...

Discover Humdinger Distillery in Geraldine with a guided tour. See how our gin is crafted, savour a tasting, and browse our welcoming Cellar Door. Book your visit today.

We’re excited to announce that on the 3rd of January 2025 we officially moved into our new distillery on the main street of Geraldine! This move marks a huge milestone for us, not just in terms of size but in...

Making drinks is in our blood. As the co-founder of Humdinger Gin, along with my wife, Saskia Lewis, my passion for crafting beverages is deeply rooted in my family's history, thanks to my Great Great Grandfather, Alfred Maurice Lewis. His...

At Humdinger Gin, our relentless drive for precision and passion for crafting the finest spirits has once again been recognized globally. We're thrilled to share our recent triumphs at the 2024 London Spirits Competition, where we showcased four of our...

The South Canterbury town of Geraldine is known for its award-winning food producers and cheesemakers - and now it’s known for one of the most popular clear spirits of the moment too: gin.

Discover the art of gin mixology with this Humdinger Gin blog post. Explore the unique ways to enhance your gin experience by pairing our Citrus Gin with the perfect mixer. Dive into the world of complementary and contrasting flavors, and...

As we meander through the annals of gin history, the tale of Pink Gin emerges as a colourful chapter, steeped in tradition and reinvented in our modern era. From its naval origins to the shelves of Humdinger, let's explore the...

In the heart of Geraldine, New Zealand, a journey began three years ago. A journey inspired by a shared passion for crafting exquisite spirits and the pursuit of perfection. We are Andrew and Saskia Lewis, the proud founders of Humdinger...

Looking for the perfect gin garnish? From classic citrus and herbs to vibrant summer fruits and warming spices, our favourite garnish ideas will help you elevate every glass of Humdinger Gin. Fresh inspiration for year-round gin and tonic enjoyment.

We caught up with our good friends at Metropol again, who wanted to know how how Dry and Citrus Gins compare.

Our famous Sloe Gin is nearly here again, going live on our website at 4pm Wednesday 12th Oct, and available from our Distillery from Thursday 13th October. Our 2021 vintage sold out in 3 days, and we don't have a pre-order system...

When an opportunity arose to purchase a Arnold Holstein still located right here in New Zealand, at a time when we were condisdering options for increasing our capacity, it felt like the right opportunity at the right time. 

Celebrating two years, in September, since its inception, Humdinger Gin is proving to be a popular success in the awards game, and with a continually increasing fan base.

A top class German-made still will help boost production at Geraldine’s Humdinger Gin.

What Botanicals Should Go In A Gin Gin is the fabulous drink we all love thanks to the botanicals used to impart flavour, aroma and texture. Coriander makes the gin taste and smell different than cardamom, which is different than almond,...

The Sloe Gin story Sloe gin starts its story in the hedgerows of the British countryside. Sloe berries are the sour, blue-black fruit of the thorny blackthorn shrub, a member of the rose family Rosaceae — too astringent to eat,...

Looking forward to Winter? We sure are. During these months here at Humdinger Gin we are in the business of tweaking our distillery processes and making improvements where necessary.  There are many truly amazing gin cocktail recipes to enjoy. You...

Humdinger Gin is delighted to be mentioned in this insightful article from Stuff.  NZ Gin is making a resurgence and Humdinger is proud to be producing quality NZ Gins for the local market.

Our clients enjoy the whole experience of drinking our Humdinger Gin. Regardless if it's a gin cocktail or straight on the rocks. Delight is taken in recognising hints of citrus on the nose right through the juniper body to the...

Humdinger once again impressed at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), earning medals for both our Dry Gin and Citrus Gin.

What is the best way to store gin at home? Store gin bottles in a cool areaAvoid direct sunlightKeep the lid secureStore gin bottles upright

The team at Humdinger Gin shares their unique story on how a Humdinger gin is made.

Entertaining from home will be very much the new “dining out” for the immediate future. Part of the dining experience is the drinks, and what better choice than gin?Gin is going through what the experts call a “ginnaissance” and its...

This month, we also had a wonderful article written about us in the well renowned lifestyle website - The Urban List NZ. Urban List is an award-winning indie media house — seeking and sharing the good life, in good company....

  We at Humdinger, are extremely delighted to be the new owners of a still of 30 years that is steeped in history.  The workhorse is a copper still built by one of the distilleries’ top brass - Arnold Holstein. Arnold...

Neat Places dropped by to catch-up with us, so see what they had to say about our craft NZ distillery.

Humdinger is pushing gin into bold new territory with our limited-edition Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Gin. Rested in a European oak Pinot Noir cask from Matua Wines, this release layers bright botanicals with notes of spiced red fruit, subtle oak, and...

So what is a Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin? In general, gin doesn’t have to sit in barrels as long as whiskey to pick up flavors from the wood.

Summer is the perfect time for cocktails with Gin with its subtle unique botanical light flavour. Our Humdinger Gin blends perfectly with mixers such as an East Imperial Tuzu tonic. Or for the more adventurous a Gin Cocktail Such as...

The self-confessed “risk adverse” couple went through lockdowns, the birth of their first child, along with one-in-100 year flooding while developing two award-winning gins. They are still here to tell their story of resilience and their love of Gin.

Check out this article about the very beginnings of Humdinger Gin. A young dynamic couple - Andrew and Saksia Lewis of Geraldine, brings their skills and talent to the world of Gin NZ and beyond!

The growth of NZ Gin distilleries is impressive, yet few have made such a mighty impact in such this dynamic duo.

Humdinger Gin Distillery's dry and citrus gins, won silver medals at the recent London Spirit Competition. Check out the article to find out more.