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The original Auckland Specialist Whisky Shop, we are continuing our passion to make bringing great product, expert knowledge and whisky and spirit education to all. Our focus is now on quality product, Scotch, rum, tequila and more at great prices and suitable for everyone from the whisky newbie to the spirit connoisseur.

19/08/2021

The Whisky Shop is OPEN online. Whisky and an impressive range of Spirits. Fast delivery contactless and direct to your door. Check it out.
https://www.whiskyshop.co.nz/

26/11/2020

Brand new releases from America’s Titans.
Tennessee and New Zealand may be hemispheres apart geographically, but Jack Daniel’s has become such a popular Kiwi spirit staple it’s hard not to think of that iconic black and white label as being a bit of a tribute. Whether it’s as a warming tipple on a cold winter’s night or, more seasonally now, a cool and refreshing option with your favourite mixer and plenty of ice, the fact remains the same; we love us some ‘JDs’ in this part of the world. Painstakingly mellowed through ten solid feet of sugar maple charcoal to achieve optimum levels of richness combined with velvety smoothness, the recipe is a laborious, time consuming and expensive one. Even the barrels used are put together and toasted by hand by Jack Daniel’s themselves, making them one of the very few in the world to take ownership of this very important process.
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/brands/jack+daniels

25/11/2020

Now THIS is a pretty cool . Bruichladdich pair their sublime Islay with a herb planter, so you can grow your own gin garnishes! Now that’s thinking ahead. https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/items/KIT99878/the+botanist+herb+planter+700ml

24/11/2020

is only four weeks away! Original elegant 10-year-old single malt is a great gift idea this year. This festive season it is housed in the giraffe tin, very unique. With a host of accolades including double gold at the San Francisco 2010, you know this will be a winner.
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/gifts.jsp

22/11/2020

Make it personalised by etching your message on a bottle this . These bottles are the ideal for many an occasion all by themselves, the quality sensational, but you know that, right? though, that's all that much better. Etching the bottle will cost you no more than the bottle itself, so why not? Just no expletives please. Oh and check your spelling, we'll etch exactly what you type, it is a little tricky to undo... It's quick and easy, we have this all set to go. If you'd like it gift wrapped, we can do that too. You’ll find that option through the checkout. Order online today. Shop your way, online, instore, click & collect, .
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/personalisedgifts

17/11/2020

Glengarry, home to the best hand selected Rum range in New Zealand.
Drinks from fermented cane sugar juice have been produced since ancient times and probably originated in India or China. as we know it today was first in the 17th century on the sugarcane plantations of the and, tradition has it, on the island of .
Sugarcane for rum production is harvested by hand and then crushed to release the juice. There are three different ways in which it can then be processed, producing three different bases. This is then either fermented naturally, where the sugars are left in open vats to rely on the natural yeast present in the environment, or controlled, with specific yeast cultures added. Most distilleries use a combination of the two techniques. Rum can be distilled using either a pot still or a continuous still. As with whisky stills, each is unique and handmade. The raw spirit is generally collected from the still at between 70% and 90% alc/vol. Unlike and , which emerge as a clear spirit, freshly-distilled rum can vary in hue from clear to black.
Rums may be infused with herbs and spices, and even with fruit. They can be aged in oak barrels, or in some cases bottled immediately. Rum doesn’t need to age for as long as a spirit such as whisky, and it reaches maturity a lot faster. It will also go over the top faster if left too long. This more rapid rate of aging is partly down to the Carribean climate. As with whisky, most rum is blended before bottling with other batches of differing ages, and is diluted with water for a consistency that normally sits between 40% and 50% alc/vol.
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/kimakola

16/11/2020

Four Pillars Gin. Producers of award-winning gin known around the world. This year for , we've got their fantastic pack that includes three of their amazing gins for you to try! https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/gifts

13/11/2020

Adult to bring excitement to your .
is upon us! It's almost time to start the countdown. We've got a wonderful collection of adult advent calendars available instore and online now. Very limited stocks available, these will sell-out. Jump online now to secure yours. https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/adventcalendars

12/11/2020

History will always shape what you become, and Flor de Cana is no different. The fifth generation, family-owned distillery has seen its share of adversity, narrowly surviving a plane crash, a civil war, nationalizations, hyperinflation, fires, hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It was the decade-long turn down during the civil war in the 1980s that meant would come out the other side with the largest reserve of aged in the world.
Nicaragua comes first for the Pellas family, and their dedication to has seen the distillery recently achieve carbon neutral certification, while the rum is distilled with 100% renewable energy and over 50,000 trees are planted annually. This is the only rum, or spirit for that matter, to be both carbon neutral and . A true field to bottle product. The employees also benefit from the company’s school and hospital providing free education and healthcare.
The rums themselves are naturally aged in bourbon barrels without artificial ingredients or added sugar, ticking a couple more boxes as and . The young and light 4-year-old and the full bodied 7-year-old Gran Reserva bring a perfect balance of aroma and flavour to your tropical cocktails. The exceptionally smooth 12 and 18 year old's will transform your view on rum, while the 25-year-old is perhaps the greatest sipping rum we have in our stores, exhibiting a wonderful array of vanilla and dark cocoa aromas and an alluring texture leading to a long finish.
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/brands/flor+de+cana

11/11/2020

The world's best gin in a gift pack for you to try! Each pack contains a 200ml bottle of Scapegrace and Scapegrace Gold. A wonderful gifting option for .
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/items/94690/scapegrace+gin+twin+pack

06/11/2020

The latest out of Islay is a conjoining of two fanatical worlds, Ardbeg and . It contains a bottle of the beautifully rounded and subtly smoky An Oa and one smoker puck. This small but mighty smoker will bring an extra element to your next !
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/ardbegsmoker

04/11/2020

If there existed a Mount Rushmore of , then without question would be etched proudly upon it. Founded in 1844 on a plateau above the river by barley farmer and school teacher Alexander Reid, The Macallan was one of the first legally licensed to operate in . In the nearly two hundred years since then, they have established a reputation for luxury, rarity and above all, quality. From William Tell-like scenes in Bond films featuring a glass of fifty-year-old to world record-setting prices at auction (a whopping £848,000 for a bottle from 1926), the legend of The Macallan has only seemed to be accelerating in recent years.
Distillation of The Macallan is done through a number of relatively small stills, the idea being to maximise contact of the spirit with copper to produce a rich and full bodied flavour. From the stills, these characters are further enhanced by one of the most selective cuts of new make in the industry. The next step for almost all of this spirit is barrelling in ex-sherry casks. For The Macallan this is perhaps the most important step of all, and their barrels are made to exact specification and selection from American and European oak. The final result is a fruit forward, full, spicy and incredibly rich expression that more than demonstrates exactly why The Macallan whiskies have won such acclaim.
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/brands/the%20macallan

03/11/2020

Remote, windswept and rugged, the Orkney islands rise where the ferocious waters of the Atlantic and the North Sea meet. As they say at , Orkney stands proudly apart. The story of both the and its Orkney home cannot be told without reference to hundreds of years of rule, and indeed it is much of this history that provides both Highland Park’s inspiration and its lifeblood.
As part of a sprawling Norwegian kingdom, Orkney was the seat of Viking Earls from the ninth century right up until it was absorbed into Scotland as part of a dowry in 1472. The Earls, as one might expect of Vikings, boasted many warriors, but also some capable administrators and even the martyred saint Magnus, whose name was given to the cathedral in the islands’ largest town, Kirkwall.
Highland Park’s own founder was another Viking Magnus, a butcher and church officer by day, and distiller and smuggler by night. The location of his illicit still overlooking Kirkwall remains the site of Highland Park today. Traditions established by Magnus remain the touchstones for Highland Park. They are one of the few distilleries to still use hand-turned floor maltings – a painstaking process.
Peat is an important part of the whisky, but the style here is quite unique. As on , few trees can survive Orkney’s winds, but the character of the itself is markedly different. Unlike the medicinal and maritime flavour of Islay, produces a highly aromatic character from its ancient heather base. Added refinement comes from the exclusive use of sherry casks, producing a final whisky that is smoky, fragrant and extremely rich in flavour.
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/brands/highland+park

02/11/2020

Four Pillars Gin highly anticipated is here. Very limited number available so be in quick!
Every year, await the highly anticipated release of . Well, that time is here! We've secured a few bottles of this dangerously drinkable that'll be the perfect addition to your Day. Grab a bottle, or two, before they get snapped up.
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/items/92276/four+pillars+christmas+gin+%28700ml%29+2020

16/10/2020

Exclusive to , Jack Daniel's tucked into a groovy jukebox, this'll make a great ! https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/items/98000/jack+daniels+juke+box+gift+pack

08/10/2020

In February 1565 Mary, Queen of Scots, spied Lord Darnley through a courtyard window at Wemyss Castle in Fife. Her view of him was evidently a very favourable one, as the pair would marry less than six months later. Fatefully the fruit of their union would ultimately forge a United Kingdom through their son James, King of England, Scotland and Ireland. Produced by Wemyss Distillery, the Darnley’s gin pays homage in name to this historic meeting. James took disparate kingdoms and from them tried to build a Britain greater than the sum of its parts. Darnley’s in turn make gin intended to meld the best of the distilling traditions of both England and Scotland.
London Dry in style, the Darnley’s gins use a more modest number of botanicals than some others, with the aim being balance and for every ingredient used to be detectable and enjoyable.
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/brands/darnleys

06/10/2020

What the hell are ? There has been a lot of buzz about them lately, the term popping up left right and center, but what are they really? We investigated for you, check out our findings here - http://aboutwine.co.nz/2020/10/05/what-the-hell-are-seltzers/

02/10/2020

Award-winning Scotch, Trophy and 3 X Gold Medal, and only $44.99! Triple maturation is the secret behind the award-winning taste of Whyte & Mackay. It begins with mellow and exhilarating flavours of tropical fruits, rose hip syrup, caramelised orange segments and macaroons and finishes with peaches in syrup, liquorice and Seville marmalade. https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/items/93879/whyte+and+mackay+special+blend+whisky+%281000ml%29

01/10/2020

U’Luvka, the world’s most awarded !
There is nothing quite so pure about as the custom, based on an ancient code of hospitality, where one is greeted into someone’s home with vodka. It was this custom that started the love affair with vodka for the U’Luvka and led to them to visit Poland frequently, seeking out its secrets, origins and lore. During this research, they discovered that the legendary , Sendivogius, had a magical elixir for the court of King Sigsimund III, and it is from this legend that U’Luvka has been lovingly recreated. With nearly 50 international gold medals, is the most vodka in the world, standing out for its pure, authentic style. Made with the finest Polish rye, wheat and barley, it uses water from a deep, crystalline well for the mash and is distilled three times, ensuring its celebrated power, purity, smoothness and breadth of flavour. https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/brands/u'luvka

29/09/2020

Jump online to find out how YOU can be scoring yourself THIS Jack Daniel's drinks Trolley. All the details you need to know can be found here - https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/jackdanielscompetition

25/09/2020

Our Spring White Spirits Bundle Deal gives you the best of both worlds, premium handcrafted gin and vodka. Ideal on their own or in your favourite cocktail! We love the Caorunn Negroni. You'll need; Caorunn Handcrafted Gin, Tosti Vermouth, Tosti Cardamaro, orange peel, ice. To Make it at home; place ice into a short glass. Add 25ml Caorunn Handcrafted Gin, 25ml Tosti Vermouth, and 25ml Tosti Cardamaro. Stir for up to one minute. Add orange peel and enjoy!
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/items/KIT99830/spring+white+bundle

24/09/2020

Our Malfy Double Take Bundle Deal is a must have for enjoying gnt's in the sun or why not try your hand at making the Malfy Olive Martini at home? You'll need; Malfy Originale Gin, Tosti Dry Vermouth, olives + juice, quality olive oil, ice. To Make it at home; place ice into a cocktail shaker. Add 60ml Malfy Originale Gin, 10ml Tosti Dry Vermouth, and a splash of olive juice. Shake well, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Add three drops of olive oil and garnish with olives. Enjoy!
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/items/KIT99829/malfy+double+take+

18/09/2020

Double Gold Medal at the 2020 - Broken Heart Spirits!

Nestled at the base of the Southern Alps you will find the Broken Heart Distillery, an idea that started with the friendship of two Germans, Joerg and Bernd, and grew from their shared passion for distilling and creating spirits of complexity and flavour. Despite the successful realisation of their combined dream, Bernd would pass away after a short illness. It was in tribute to his friend that Joerg named their creation , for a broken heart hurts but is also a space for new beginnings. Fast forward eight years and Broken Heart Distillery has gone from strength to strength, collecting six medals from six entries at the recent New Zealand Spirit Awards. A double gold for their original gin, a gold and four silvers a fitting recognition for the passion and values this was built on. A perfect bottle to take the time to call a friend and enjoy the .
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/brands/broken+heart

17/09/2020

Brendan McCarron gives us the rundown on all things WEE BEASTIE and how it came about.
https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/ardbegweebeastie

16/09/2020

Our latest issue of the Spiritual Guide is out now! This month we cover Four Pillars Gin brand new Olive Leaf Gin (pro-tip; it's delicious!), the latest release from Ardbeg - Wee Beastie, and we celebrate Broken Heart Spirits exciting win at the NZ Spirit Awards 2020 and delve into their range. Oh, and our monthly specials are featured too. Check out the latest issue here https://issuu.com/testgg/docs/spiritual_guide_issue_28/2

14/09/2020

BOOK NOW!
MALT CLUB | LOCAL HERO THOMSON WHISKY WITH JAK JAKICEVICH & MAT THOMSON.
Let the drams pour! We’re crossing our fingers in the hopes that us whisky lovers can gather and share a selection of drams together. Technically a delayed August Malt Club but destined to be in October. Fate has taken the reins and we must have been waiting for the release of Thomson Whisky’s brand new Single Cask expression! Which could be its first formal outing, lucky us and you! Jak Jakicevich and Mat Thomson will be hosting you this evening, tasting and sharing stories over six whiskies and nibbles. All are welcome. Whisky newbies or whisky aficionados. This time around, we will embark on an exploration of the significance that barrels hold when talking about whisky. From ageing, finishing and sourcing wood casks, it’s going to be all about barrels and all the BS you’ve ever heard about them. Thursday 22nd October, 7pm at Glengarry Wines Victoria Park. https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/booking.jsp?id=5024

11/09/2020

ARDBEG WEE BEASTIE is here, and it’s on a rampage! Let loose powerful peat, cracked black pepper and a tongue-tingling tang of smoke. The Wee Beastie, at our Jervois Road Spirit Store TODAY for the official launch.

10/09/2020

From the peat bogs it came… it’s five, it’s alive and it’s here to stay. ARDBEG WEE BEASTIE – a monster of a dram! Hunt yours down at our Jervois Road Spirit Store for the official launch tomorrow, 12 September.

10/09/2020

At just five years old, ARDBEG WEE BEASTIE is a dram with a formidable bite. Unleash immense aromas of cracked black pepper, peat smoke and savoury meats. Join us at our Jervois Road Spirit Store for the official launch this Saturday, 12 September.

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Thomson Whisky - The artisanal Kiwi distillery standing tall on the global stage

With the nation recovering from economic doom and gloom, Kiwis have been patriotically lending their support to local industry and produce. From a drinks perspective this is fine, and very easy these days if you are a wine drinker or gin enthusiast of course; but what if you are usually a patron of, shall we say, rather more Celtic distillations? Whisky production, with its requirement for specific barleys and time in barrel, is a daunting and complex task. Luckily for us all, some intrepid New Zealanders have nevertheless dutifully taken up the mantle of producing some fantastic whisky. At the forefront with this new wave of artisan distillers is Thomson Whisky. Founded in 2014, the Auckland based and proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated company have gone from strength to strength. Originally Mat Thomson and his team operated as independent bottlers for spirit produced in Dunedin’s Willowbank Distillery; these days they blend and bottle whisky produced from their own hand-beaten copper still. For a glimpse into what Thomson is all about look no further than the Manuka Smoke Whisky. An homage to the smoky classics of Islay, but using a fresh and wholly Kiwi twist with the use of native manuka in the smoking process, this whisky reflects a fresh attitude that both honours tradition and isn’t afraid to experiment. Not to be left behind by the country’s insatiable thirst for craft gins Thomson also produce two of their own. Stripped back but heavily botanical, Thomson reference their heavy inspiration by music – these gins are all early rock n’ roll, working with some robust basics and the volume cranked up! https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/brands/thomson%20whisky

We’ve got your weekend essentials sorted! Premium spirits I store and online now, check out our spirit specials here https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/spiritspecials #weekendessentials #cocktailsathome #premiumspirits #deliveredtoyourdoor

ARDBEG DAY 2020 LIVE

Join us for a live tasting of Ardbeg Blaaack this Saturday, 5PM via our Instagram account. We are offering a special bundle deal of the Limited Edition Ardbeg Blaaack and the Ardbeg 10-Year-Old. Why? Because as we compare the two during our live tasting, we’d like you to be able to do it along with us! Make sure to set a reminder for 5PM 30th May in your calendar and we'll see you then! Glengarry instagram handle - https://www.instagram.com/glengarrywines/

ARDBEG DAY 2020

Join us 30th May 7pm BST on Facebook for our first ever online Ardbeg Day. There’ll be games, activities and even printable props! We want to see your set up, so be sure to share any photos of your DIY AD20 using #ArdbegDayLive. Visit Ardbeg.com to find out more. #DrinkResponsibly

Italian Negroni

An all Italian Negroni is our drink of choice tonight 🥃

CONTACTLESS CLICK & COLLECT

CONTACTLESS CLICK & COLLECT is available at Glengarry stores during Covid-19 Level 3. Details online explain the procedure for Click & Collect at Glengarry during this time. As you proceed through the cart, you can select the shop that you would like to collect from. In addition, you can now also select the day and the time you wish to collect your order. View all the details here https://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/click&collect

Join in the festivities today at the Glengarry Spirits store! It's #ArdbegDay and we've got a special release only available instore. Be among the first in the world to taste the tropically infused, Ardbeg Drum from 12pm today.