The National Distillery Company is honoured to be the new custodians of a historic art nouveau 1930’s landmark building in ahuriri, an old maritime town steeped in history and character.
Positioned on the corner of Ossian Street, The National Distillery Company (Formerly home of the National Tobacco Company and Rothmans) is the diamond in Napier’s architectural crown. Considered an architectural rarity, our Distillery is an impressive example of the birth of modernism in New Zealand Architect, Louis Hay’s original drawings were based on the idea of an ‘arch within a square.’ Hay’s entire design reflects the influence of Art Nouveau and Modernism on the architect. It’s the perfect setting for tasting our handcrafted selection of copper distilled New Zealand gin, vodka, rum and whisky.
We blend modern distilling techniques with time-honoured traditions. We celebrate an exciting play between expansive creativity and an unbending commitment to making spirits that will stand the test of time.
This duality defines us, inspiring our approach to crafting the finest selection of copper distilled New Zealand gins, vodkas, rums and whiskies available.
Blair Nicholl / Ricardo Reis
Co-Founders
Our Products
New Zealand Dry Gin
Inspired by a classic, juniper led London dry gin bouquet, a supporting duo of lemon peel and coriander, NDC’s New Zealand Dry Gin is an approachable, easy drinking dry gin and a great all-rounder.
The taste; traditional pine and citrus notes are embellished and guided to a deeper place by the unctuous, yet finely structured tones of New Zealand orris root.
NDC Dry Gin Tasting Notes
New Zealand Navy Strength Gin
Inspired by a classic, juniper led London dry gin bouquet, a supporting duo of lemon peel and native New Zealand flaxseed, NDC’s New Zealand Navy Strength Gin is a tip of the hat to the pirates, and will leave you saying Yo ho ho.
The taste: traditional pine and citrus notes are embellished and guided to a deeper place by the unctuous, yet finally structured tones of New Zealand orris root.
NDC Navy Strength Gin Tasting Notes
New Zealand Native Gin
Inspired by a classic, juniper led London dry gin bouquet, a supporting duo of lemon peel and native New Zealand flaxseed, NDC’s New Zealand Native Gin is a tip of the hat to the unique abundance of native botanicals found in our great country.
NDC Native Gin Tasting Notes
New Zealand Aquifer Plateau Vodka
A bright, classic vodka full of crisp clean flavors, and cut to proof using ancient volcanic water from New Zealand’s magnificent central plateau. This vodka was ten thousand years in the making.
NDC Aquifer Plateau Vodka Tasting Notes
Master Class Cocktails
NDC Dry Gin Negroni
NDC Navy Strength Red Lady
NDC Native Martini
