Our Story
Kākāpō Distillery was founded on three key principles: a love for Aotearoa, a commitment to conservation, and the desire to create a damn good drop of gin.
Kākāpō Distillery was founded on three key principles: a love for Aotearoa, a commitment to conservation, and the desire to create a damn good drop of gin.
Created using traditional methods in a copper Alquitar still, our hand-crafted gin is brought to life by Aotearoa’s native forests and the variety of botanicals available at our fingertips. We work closely with local growers and forage ourselves to allow us to achieve a delicate balance of flavours that elevates a single native botanical.
Our distillery is inspired by the Kākāpō and we are proud to support them through the Department of Conservation’s Kākāpō Recovery program by gifting 10% of our profits. This group of dedicated scientists, rangers, and volunteers work hard to protect and grow this critically endangered Taonga species.
As a small, independent micro-distillery, we’re proud to be part of a growing movement of like-minded companies that are committed to making positive change in the world. Our dedication to the environment extends beyond just the ingredients we use and supporting our namesake. We’re constantly striving to minimize our environmental impact, from using recycled materials in our packaging to reducing waste and energy consumption in our production process. This is a value we will always improve upon.
This unique take on a time-old spirit provides an elegant and exciting tasting experience that continuously gives back to nature.
Find out more about our flavours here.
