Gin & Jandals

Curious Garden Dry Gin 19.08.2025 16:57 ↓

Join us for a review of Curious Garden Dry Gin , a pour that's anything but ordinary despite its humble price tag . We explore this unassuming everyday sipper , from its no-frills bottle to its surprisingly 'weird sweet' flavour that caught us off guard. Is it your new "Monday to Friday gin" or the perfect companion for a laid-back summer evening by the pool ? We compare it to...

Resurrected IPA Gin 04.08.2025 19:26 ↓

This episode reviews Resurrected IPA Gin, a distinctive London dry from Auckland's Behemoth Brewery in partnership with 1919 Distilling. Does a funky label and an equally funky concept make for a flavorsome gin, or should beer and gin keep to themselves.

Little Biddy Amber Gin 13.07.2025 20:41 ↓

Welcome to the world's greatest ever podcast on New Zealand Gin! In this episode, we celebrate New Zealand's impressive performance at the World Gin Awards 2025. We delve into the World's Best Matured Gin category, featuring A wildian from the Coromandel, and the Best London Dry, highlighting New Zealand's country winner, Island Gin. We also conduct a full review of Little Biddy Am...

Smoked Rosemary Gin 26.06.2025 16:39 ↓

Kia ora! Gin and Jandals is back after a bit of a break! This episode features Southwood Distillery's Smoked Rosemary Gin from Wellington. A contemporary gin at 45% ABV, it highlights a bold smoked rosemary flavour.

Whistlebird Gin 26.04.2025 16:23 ↓

Righto, team, strap in for episode 55 of the Gin and Jandals podcast, your go-to for the lowdown on New Zealand Gin. This week, Mark and Chris are giving Whistlebird Gin a whirl, diving deep into another one of the staggering number of Kiwi gins out there. This is a yarn-spinner of a gin, packed with a massive 18 botanicals.... They're doing things a bit differently down in Wellington, macerat...

Bluff Gin 09.04.2025 21:44 ↓

Join the "Gin and Jandals" podcast hosts as they dive into Bluff Gin from the very bottom of New Zealand. They explore the fascinating story behind its unique glass buoy bottle, inspired by local legends of protecting whales from Japanese whaling nets. Find out if this classic London Dry gin, with its six botanicals including juniper, lemongrass, and hibiscus, lives up to its award-winning...

Horopito Gin 17.03.2025 19:31 ↓

In this episode, we try Horopito Gin

Mystery x 27.02.2025 20:16 ↓

In this episode, we try mystery x

Black Robin Rare Gin 11.02.2025 19:46 ↓

In this episode, we try Back Robin Rare Gin

Gin & Jandals Awards 2024 21.12.2024 29:09 ↓

In this episode, we review 2024

Rifters Original Dry Gin 03.12.2024 25:14 ↓

In this episode, we try Rifters Original Dry Gin

Papaiti Gin - Mountains to Sea Gin 29.10.2024 20:17 ↓

In this episode, we try Mountains to Sea Gin

Third Island Gin 24.10.2024 22:03 ↓

In this episode, we try Third Island Gin

Rifters Blue Gold Gin 10.10.2024 22:37 ↓

In this episode, we try Rifters Blue Gold Gin

Eliza's Claim Gin 11.09.2024 17:34 ↓

In this episode, we try Eliza's Claim Gin

Stil Gin 26.08.2024 22:15 ↓

In this episode, we try Stil Gin

Humdinger Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin 04.08.2024 23:41 ↓

In this episode, we try Humdinger Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin

The Stinging Gin 21.07.2024 26:56 ↓

In this episode, we try the Stining Gin

The Source Barrel Aged Gin 01.07.2024 24:11 ↓

In this episode, we try The Source Barrel Aged Gin

Yankee Gin 07.06.2024 20:47 ↓

In this episode, we try Yankee Gin

Last Minute Pink Gin 14.05.2024 15:17 ↓

In this episode, we try Last Minute Pink Gin

Hibiscus Gin 20.04.2024 16:40 ↓

In this episode, we try No. 8 Distillery Hibiscus Gin

Dancing Sands Sun Kissed Gin 07.04.2024 22:17 ↓

In this episode, we try Dancing Sands Sun Kissed Gin

Little Biddy Cherry Gin 19.03.2024 21:13 ↓

In this episode, we try Little Biddy Cherry Gin

Knocknaveagh Black Label 06.03.2024 20:36 ↓

In this episode, we try Knocknaveagh Black Label