Nestles in the heart of Southland you'll find Gore's Hokonui Moonshine Museum! New Zealand's dedicated museum to our illicit distilling history. Curator of the Hokonui Moonshine Museum, Jim Geddes, shared plenty of stories about cat-and-mouse games between moonshiners and the police, smuggling spirits in-and-out of the dry Southland area, and the role the museum plays in the community today. Firstly, apologies YouTube viewers. We tried troubleshooting for ages to get Jim's camera to work. So instead, enjoy these pictures from the museum, highlighting the issues we're talking about. If you love stories about New Zealand history, championing New Zealand spirits, and tales of illicit moonshiners, please like and subscribe to the Distil-Nation NZ Podcast. We also recommend visiting the Hokonui Moonshine Museum if you're traveling around Southland. #nzhistory #supportlocal #historypodcast

This week on Distil-Nation NZ, Tom and Cameron dive into a recent Stuff article spotlighting Parliament’s swanky new “Pint of Order” bar—and ask the obvious question: why are there zero New Zealand spirits on the shelf? Is it just an oversight, or a symptom of a bigger problem with supporting local producers in our own halls of power? We unpack the politics of pouring, the missed opportunities for Kiwi distillers, and what needs to change for New Zealand spirits to take their rightful place at the heart of our capital. Plus, we rant (just a little), share some industry gossip, and, as always, have a dram or two while we do it.

We had a blast at Dramfest 2025 in Christchurch! It made us reflect on the state of the NZ Whisky industry - what actually makes NZ whisky unique? What style are we pushing for? Are we doing enough?

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Join us for a sit-down with Julien from No8 Distillery, one of New Zealand’s most unique and innovative spirit makers. We dive into the world of craft distilling, exploring their incredible range of gins, liqueurs, and more. Julien shares the journey behind No8, the inspiration for their flavors, and what it takes to create award-winning spirits. Whether you're a gin lover, a cocktail enthusiast, or just curious about the craft, this episode is packed with insights and great conversation. Cheers!