PRIVATE PARTIES FOR GIN LOVERS

Matahui Distillery ‘Botanics to Bottle’

Gin-Making Workshop

Katikati, Bay of Plenty

$95PP

YOUR OWN PRIVATE GIN EXPERIENCE

Are you looking for a unique event idea or celebration? Whether it's a birthday, hen party, or any other special occasion, we invite you and your friends on a delightful journey from ‘source to sip,’ guided by our passionate distilling experts. Perfect for groups of up to 16 people, our 2-hour gin making workshop is the only one of its kind in the Bay of Plenty.

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WHO IS IT FOR?

The Matahui Distillery ‘Botanics to Bottle’ workshop is perfect for private celebrations, including birthdays, hen parties, and other special occasions for groups of up to 16 people.

Leave the ordinary behind and immerse yourself in a unique and memorable experience just a 30-minute drive from Tauranga. Whether you prefer a weekday or weekend celebration, we cater to your scheduling needs.

We are perfect for:

  • Birthday Celebrations: Make your special day unforgettable with a creative gin-making adventure.
  • Hen Parties: Bond with your friends over a fun, hands-on workshop that everyone will love.
  • Special Occasions: Celebrate milestones and moments with a unique experience that combines nature, creativity, and the art of distillation.

If you're looking to create lasting memories and indulge in a day of creative exploration, the ‘Botanics to Bottle’ workshop at Matahui Distillery is the ideal choice.

WHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE?

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Perfecting Your Recipe

You'll kickstart your adventure by learning how gin is made. Delve into the craftsmanship behind its creation, learn what sets it apart, and uncover the secrets to crafting a great recipe.

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Flavour Library Exploration

Guided by our team of master distillers, you will have the chance to sample over 20 individually distilled botanicals from our Flavour Library, the only one in New Zealand.

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Create Your Recipe

From citrus to spice, lemongrass to lavender, this exploration is designed to deepen your understanding of how each flavour features in a gin blend. Armed with this knowledge, you will then combine the flavours you enjoy the most, leading to your unique recipe.

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Take Home Your Signature Gin

Once complete, you’ll be ready to take home your personalised 500ml bottle of gin, perfectly paired to your palate.

OUR location

Matahui Distillery is located at 270 Matahui Road, Aongatete - just a short drive from KatiKati and less than half an hour’s drive from Tauranga. You can self-drive to our rural location, or we can provide you with details of local transport companies that can arrange transport for you.

While you are at Matahui Distillery, you are welcome to explore our vibrant 'gin garden’, where we have planted a range of different botanicals, all grown in harmony with nature, without intensive sprays and pesticides.

 

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Enjoy a Free tasting after your Gin Lab

After your Gin Lab experience, if you wish,  you can enjoy a separate complimentary guided tasting in our Cellar Door. Sample our range of small batch gins, liqueurs and cocktails made on site in our micro-distillery.

Book Your Private Gin Experience

Our ‘Botanics to Bottle’ Group Gin-making experiences for up to 16 people. Please book your experience using the calendar below or if you can't see your chosen date, please contact us directly.

Private Gin Lab Experience

$475.00

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