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The global Gin renaissance (Ginassance?) has been just as popular in New Zealand as it has elsewhere. With 100s of locally made Gin's the Gin and Jandals podcast tries each and everyone of them and provides honest feed back from a couple of Gin drinking, Jandal wearing, kiwi blokes.
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- The Henry · 29 minChris and Mark raise a Bengali toast of "Joy Hok" as they tackle The Henry, a London-style gin featuring broadcaster Paul Henry’s face on a pragmatic bottle. At a bargain price…
- McQueen and the Violet Fog · 32 minChris and Mark break their New Zealand-only rule for McQueen and the Violet Fog, a Brazilian gin boasting 21 botanicals and sugarcane roots. Packed with poetic backstory and…
- Tahu Gin · 27 minChris and Mark check out Tahu Gin, the world's first Māori-based spirit distilled between Whanganui and Raglan. Packaged in an extraordinarily tall bottle, this 41.25% ABV…
- Dunners Dry Gin · 29 minChris and Mark head to Dunedin with Number Eight Distillery’s Dunners Dry Gin. Packaged in a unique conical flask bottle, this native-meets-traditional spirit packs a punchy…
- Awaawaroa Gin · 23 minChris and Mark mark Episode 81 with an obscure barrel-aged Pinot Grigio gin from Waiheke Island. Featuring macadamia and a 38% ABV, this unique bottle blends wine notes with…
- Iti Gin · 26 minChris and Mark raise an "Oogi Wawa" toast to Iti, a "little" gin from the sunny Bay of Plenty. Behind a black-and-white Mount Maunganui label, does this nutmeg-hinted classic…
- Clarity Sundrop Gin · 23 minIs the party really in the back? Chris and Mark dissect Clarity’s Sundrop Gin, exploring its "mullet" bottle and 11 botanicals. They debate if this $62 spirit is a summer…
- Lighthouse Hawthorn Gin · 21 minMark and 'special' guest Nick dive into the 57% ABV Lighthouse Hawthorne Edition. Exploring its "firm botanical backbone" and zesty citrus profile, the duo debates if this bottle…
- Whistlebird Solstice Gin · 25 minChris and Mark hit Episode 77 with Wellington’s Whistlebird Solstice Gin. They explore the mystery of "ultrasonic" elephants and debate whether this zesty spirit belongs in…
- NZ Gin Day 2025 Souvenir Gin · 24 minChris and Mark explore the NZ Gin Day 2025 souvenir gin by Sandy Mount Distillery. Dubbed the "platypus of gin", this spirit features botanical contributions from across the…
- Damson Plum Gin · 22 minChris and Mark toast "Fi sihtak" to a special edition gin from the National Distillery. As the distillery faces liquidation, the guys dive into a clear Damson Plum Gin. Is this…
- Milford Gin · 26 minChris and Mark toast "Yucky da" as they explore Milford Gin. This episode dives into the spirit's Welsh connections and a unique botanical: lava seaweed. Is the striking black…
- Scapegrace Blood Moon Gin · 20 minChris and Mark warp into the universe of Scapegrace Blood Moon Gin. Amidst Klingon toasts and Star Trek debates, they put this ubiquitous "Blood Moon" spirit to the test. Is it a…
- Coatesvillian Black Label · 26 minChris and Mark return to cozy up with Coatesvillian Black Label. This self-described "winter gin" promises a spicy, citrus warmth perfect for autumn firesides. Does this orange…
- Rose & Twig Blood Orange · 28 minChris and Mark offer a "Bar Salamati" as they dive into the vibrantly orange Rose and Twig Blood Orange Gin. They debate its rectangular "house brick" bottle design and…
- Jardim 'Garden' Botanical Gin · 24 minChris and Mark review Jardim from Waiheke Island’s Heke Bar and Distillery. This episode explores a Portuguese-inspired "garden" gin featuring botanicals foraged right on the…
- Clarity Navy Gin · 27 minChris and Mark kick off 2026 by diving into their first-ever Navy strength gin. They explore the explosive "gunpowder" history behind the spirit while taste-testing the…
- Best of 2025 · 28 minThe 2025 Gin and Jandals Awards are here!. We’re tackling the year's most surprising, overpriced, and disappointing bottles. From Amada’s simplicity to the unique Wakami & Lime…
- Wild Rain Pink Gin · 23 minThe team celebrates the season by uncorking Wild Rain Pink Gin from Reefton Distilling. Marketed as "juicy berry deliciousness" at a bargain price, could this be the next great…
- Batched Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Sour · 20 minThis week, we ditch proper gin for the Batched Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Sour, a "posh RTD" designed specifically for those who can't be bothered mixing.
