FAIRLIGHT: OUR FIRST BLEND
In a first for Waiheke Whisky we announce the launch of FAIRLIGHT our first blend. Not just any old blend but created with the help of master disti...
Read moreAwarded of ‘Best World Whisky’ at the NZ Spirits Awards 2022, we celebrated the the first distillation at the new Waiheke Whisky Distillery by re...
Read moreWe are huge geeks here at Waiheke Whisky, not just all things whisky, but cars, tech, music and we love our sci-fi. One of Mark's favourite author...
Read moreThe Sweetwater was our second release, with a distillers malt offering. This non peated French oak cask finish is a delicate complex whisky showing...
Read moreAfter hundreds of enquiries and recently awarded of ‘Best World Whisky’ at the NZ Spirits Awards, we have decided to celebrate the first distillati...
Read moreOur distillery is based at The Heke, a beautiful site with a restaurant, 2 bars, a function room and lots of space for kids, dogs and families. ...
Read moreThe barrel room, which will house our private casks, events and large tastings is now fully lined, with a great feature window showing the stills. ...
Read moreThe condensers. A bit more detail on the condensers and installation. These are shell and tube with externally mounted seal pots and vents. The co...
Read moreThe electric fire steam boilers are getting some attention this week. 3x 120 KW boilers are used to run the brewhouse and still house with a combin...
Read moreWe are getting out there now with our whisky, so we thought we would build a page that contains links to all our latest reviews, news and content ...
Read moreThe spirit safe is finally installed. The centre piece of the distillery, the spirit safe is both a historical and functional artefact, apart from ...
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