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Gin & Jandals
by Chris Morris & Mark Thompson
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.
Episodes
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Tahu Gin
Chris 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 classic dry gin promises a smooth, easy-drinking style. Does its premium price tag deliver a story worth telling?
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Dunners Dry Gin
Chris 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, verdant kawakawa bite. Is this "bushy" brew a versatile staple or just a chemistry experiment?
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Awaawaroa Gin
Chris 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 spirits. Will the hosts discover a hidden gem, or plunge into a waterfall of disgust
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Iti Gin
Chris 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 justify its hefty $80 price tag? Join the guys to find out!
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Clarity Sundrop Gin
Is 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 essential or a "Monday to Thursday" staple. Tune in to see if these good times roll
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Lighthouse Hawthorn Gin
Mark 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 is a winter winner or a Sunday night "also-ran". Plus, they reveal a unique post-nap tasting strategy.
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Whistlebird Solstice Gin
Chris 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 summer or winter. Join the "Everyman" reviewers as they decide if this distinctive bottle is a mellow masterpiece
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NZ Gin Day 2025 Souvenir Gin
Chris 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 country. The hosts debate if this committee-designed bottle is a unique success or a confusing identity crisis.
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Damson Plum Gin
Chris 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 44% ABV spirit a bittersweet swan song or a plum-forward masterpiece?
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Milford Gin
Chris 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 bottle hiding a premium masterpiece? Join the guys to uncover a mysterious "green" tasting experience
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Scapegrace Blood Moon Gin
Chris 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 premium masterpiece or just a "stunning" bottle? Tune in to see if their blood screams
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Coatesvillian Black Label
Chris 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 and cardamom-infused spirit earn its merit, or is it just a thin polar fleece?
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Rose & Twig Blood Orange
Chris 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 questionable sweetness. Is this 37.5% ABV spirit a summer staple or just a cocktail in a glass
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Jardim 'Garden' Botanical Gin
Chris 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 island. Join the "working man's reviewers" as they decide if this premium bottle is worth the ferry ride.
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Clarity Navy Gin
Chris 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 award-winning Clarity Navy Gin. Find out if this high-proof bottle lives up to its reputation in our season premiere
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Best of 2025
The 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, which spirits soared and which fell flat? Grab a glass to see who claimed the Supreme Prize!
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Wild Rain Pink Gin
The 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 New Zealand gin? Join the hosts to discover if it is truly summer in a glass.
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Batched Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Sour
This 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.
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Dr Beak - Juniperus
Prepare for a punch in the chops! The hosts tackle Dr. Beak Juniperus Gin, a pricey 48% ABV spirit. This wildly aggressive, juniper-forward pour demands extreme over-tonicking to tame its initial "mouth encapsulate" kick. A hardcore gin lover's challenge!
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Wakame & Lime Dry Gin
Join the Gin and Jandals podcast as we sample Imagination Gin's Wakame and Lime dry gin, a unique New Zealand spirit. We explore the seaweed base and the impressive textured bottle. This gin is a pleasant, higher-tier winner, tasting good both neat and in a G&T
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Coronation Gin
Join us as the hosts offer a salute to the King and review Coronation Gin, a 40% London dry gin commemorating the 2023 coronation of King Charles III. Purchased from the Tower of London, the gin is subtly flavored with juniper and citrus notes. The hosts debate if this non-polarizing "Princess…
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Armada Premium Dry Gin
The hosts review Amada Premium Dry Gin from the Bay of Plenty. This "straight up honest gin" features a simple botanical blend: juniper, coriander, licorice root, and angelica. Praised for its 42% ABV and smooth mouthfeel, the simple gin is versatile and earns high praise from the hosts
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Karven Dry Gin
Stuck on a dreary Auckland Friday, the Gin & Jandals seek summer cheer with Karvin Dry Gin, a contemporary, award-winning spirit. Mark and Chris investigate claims of organic botanicals and artisan water. While struggling to enjoy it neat, a resulting Gin and Tonic earns a "resounding positive."...
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69 Brosses Gin
We review 69 Brosses Gin Classica a Spanish gin from Valencia. Named after the founder's birth year (not botanicals), it features botanicals like juniper, cardamom, cilantro, and angelica. At 37.5% alcohol, it has a herby and floral flavor that's silky when neat. Mixed with tonic, it remains a...
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Curious Garden Dry Gin
Join us for a review of Curious Garden Dry Gin, a pour that's anything but ordinary despite its humble price tag. We explore this unassuming everyday sipper, from its no-frills bottle to its surprisingly 'weird sweet' flavour that caught us off guard. Is it your new "Monday to Friday gin" or the...
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Resurrected IPA Gin
This episode reviews Resurrected IPA Gin, a distinctive London dry from Auckland's Behemoth Brewery in partnership with 1919 Distilling. Does a funky label and an equally funky concept make for a flavorsome gin, or should beer and gin keep to themselves.
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Little Biddy Amber Gin
Welcome to the world's greatest ever podcast on New Zealand Gin! In this episode, we celebrate New Zealand's impressive performance at the World Gin Awards 2025. We delve into the World's Best Matured Gin category, featuring Awildian from the Coromandel, and the Best London Dry, highlighting New...
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Smoked Rosemary Gin
Kia ora! Gin and Jandals is back after a bit of a break! This episode features Southwood Distillery's Smoked Rosemary Gin from Wellington. A contemporary gin at 45% ABV, it highlights a bold smoked rosemary flavour.
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Whistlebird Gin
Righto, team, strap in for episode 55 of the Gin and Jandals podcast, your go-to for the lowdown on New Zealand Gin. This week, Mark and Chris are giving Whistlebird Gin a whirl, diving deep into another one of the staggering number of Kiwi gins out there. This is a yarn-spinner of a gin, packed...
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Bluff Gin
Join the "Gin and Jandals" podcast hosts as they dive into Bluff Gin from the very bottom of New Zealand. They explore the fascinating story behind its unique glass buoy bottle, inspired by local legends of protecting whales from Japanese whaling nets. Find out if this classic London Dry gin…
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Horopito Gin
In this episode, we try Horopito Gin
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Mystery x
In this episode, we try mystery x
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Black Robin Rare Gin
In this episode, we try Back Robin Rare Gin
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Gin & Jandals Awards 2024
In this episode, we review 2024
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Rifters Original Dry Gin
In this episode, we try Rifters Original Dry Gin
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Papaiti Gin - Mountains to Sea Gin
In this episode, we try Mountains to Sea Gin
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Third Island Gin
In this episode, we try Third Island Gin
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Rifters Blue Gold Gin
In this episode, we try Rifters Blue Gold Gin
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Eliza's Claim Gin
In this episode, we try Eliza's Claim Gin
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Stil Gin
In this episode, we try Stil Gin
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Humdinger Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin
In this episode, we try Humdinger Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin
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The Stinging Gin
In this episode, we try the Stining Gin
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The Source Barrel Aged Gin
In this episode, we try The Source Barrel Aged Gin
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Yankee Gin
In this episode, we try Yankee Gin
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Last Minute Pink Gin
In this episode, we try Last Minute Pink Gin
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Hibiscus Gin
In this episode, we try No. 8 Distillery Hibiscus Gin
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Dancing Sands Sun Kissed Gin
In this episode, we try Dancing Sands Sun Kissed Gin
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Little Biddy Cherry Gin
In this episode, we try Little Biddy Cherry Gin
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Knocknaveagh Black Label
In this episode, we try Knocknaveagh Black Label
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Grey Lynn Gin (Orange)
In this episode, we try Grey Lynn Gin - the orange one
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Chris Morris & Mark Thompson
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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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Gin & Jandals is created and hosted by Chris Morris & Mark Thompson.
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