Here’s one southern distillery you need to visit this summer
This season marks a new chapter for No8 as it unveils its Dunedin distillery. Inspired by the charm of its traditional French counterparts, the new space is designed to take visitors on a journey through every step of the distillation process.
This summer, our favourite southern distiller is introducing a new kind of tour to Dunedin—and it’s one that encourages plenty of imbibing. Visitors to No8’s newly-opened distillery can (and should) choose from three daily guided tours, each offering a unique glimpse into the distillation process. The No8 Tasting provides a quick yet informative visit, featuring five spirit samples and insights into their creation. For those wanting a deeper dive, the No8 Journey allows participants to follow the distiller’s path, sampling eight spirits paired with tasty snacks along the way. And for the adventurous souls, the No8 Tasting and Hands-On Cocktail Class invites you to shake up your own cocktails using No8 spirits after a guided tasting. With summer, we also welcome the addition of a chocolate and spirits pairing—there’s nothing more iconic than that.
In addition to these exciting tours, No8 also hosts monthly workshops that delve into specific spirits, like gin, rum, and whisky. These sessions combine education with enjoyment, featuring tastings of six or more spirits from around the world and hands-on opportunities to create your own flavoured gin or vodka. (The venue itself can host up to 200 people, making it perfect for any seasonal parties or gatherings.)
So, if you’re in Dunedin visiting family or simply looking for a summer holiday unlike the rest, we’d recommend adding a No8 Distillery pit stop to truly experience the region in all its glory.
REMIX'S FAVOURITE TOURS & TASTINGS:
- No8 Tasting: A distillery visit followed by five spirit samples, with an in-depth explanation of the distillation process.
- No8 Journey: A deeper exploration of the distillery and distillation process, including eight spirit samples paired with snacks.
- No8 Tasting & Cocktails Class: A distillery visit with five spirit samples, followed by a fun, hands-on cocktail-making class using No8 spirits.
- NZ Chocolate & Spirits Pairing: A unique pairing experience featuring six NZ craft chocolates matched with No8 spirits to explore new flavour combinations.
- No8 Distiller Journey: Create your own custom-flavoured gin or vodka from 40+ botanicals, including native plants, while enjoying cocktails and hands-on guidance from the distiller.
- No8 Rum Journey: A deep dive into the rum-making process with the Master Blender, including rum tastings and snacks in a fun, educational environment.
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