by Suzie Carrig
Explore Aotearoa’s craft distilling scene through conversations with the people shaping it. In each episode, Head Taster Suzie Carrig speaks with local distillers about their influences, approach to distilling, and the ideas that define their spirits. Together, they offer insight into New Zealand distilleries, their expertise, creativity, and distinctive local character.
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June 23, 2026
This journey takes us to the beautiful wine village of Martinborough, where Linz Taring is writing a new chapter at Winslow Distillery - a producer with roots stretching back to 1985 and a name once borrowed from one of Saturn's icy moons. Suzie chats with Linz about the move from Wellington to Martinborough, the decision to produce their own base spirit from scratch, and how a winemaking heritage shapes everything from fermentation to flavour. From their People's Choice Award-winning Astra Gin to the seasonal Navy strength Eclipse and the Christmas-in-a-bottle Tiger Lily liqueur, we explore what it means to build a truly distinctive New Zealand distillery - one that honours its legacy while keeping an eye on the future, including whisky barrels quietly ageing in the wings. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
June 9, 2026
This journey takes us to Tauranga in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, where we meet Samuel from Dynamic Distilling, the creators of Dabbler's Gin. What started as lockdown experimentation between two food technologists has grown into one of New Zealand's most innovative gin brands. We explore the science behind their naturally infused flavours, the challenges of working with real fruit, and the passion for experimentation that continues to drive every bottle. From hot cross bun gin to lime and mint favourites, discover how curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to dabble have helped shape a uniquely Kiwi success story. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
May 26, 2026
This journey takes us into the wonderfully unconventional world of Strange Nature, where Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is transformed into a uniquely New Zealand gin. Suzie chats with Rhys about the surprising origins of the brand, the process behind creating gin from recovered wine spirit, balancing bold Sauvignon Blanc character with juniper, and building one of New Zealand’s most distinctive spirit brands. From export success to eye-catching bottle design, this episode explores innovation, flavour and the stories behind a truly different kind of gin. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
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Explore Aotearoa’s craft distilling scene through conversations with the people shaping it. In each episode, Head Taster Suzie Carrig speaks with local distillers about their influences, approach to distilling, and the ideas that define their spirits.
Together, they offer insight into New Zealand distilleries, their expertise, creativity, and distinctive local character.
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