Gin & Jandals

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?

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

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

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?

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.