Hamish Bourke, left, and Stuart Clark are the chippy faces behind Rifters Gin in Arrowtown, Central Otago. Distilling for Rifters gin began at Clark’s purpose-built shed in Arrowtown in August last year, and the boys were “completely gobsmacked” by their four big wins. Supplied Hamish Bourke has built the majority of the equipment and workspaces used for Rifters gin. STACY SQUIRES Christchurch's Gin Gin bar co-owner Luke Dawkins says more customers are choosing gins distilled in New Zealand ahead of well known imports. Rifters gin is available via their website and at a select number of New Zealand liquor stores.

Source: Stuff June 29, 2021 16:52 UTC