Recommended Spirits

A Guide for the Ritual Ahead

Choose your base spirit with intention. Each bottle brings its own character — warmth, clarity, spice. Below are our favourite pairings to unlock each blend’s full expression.

❄ Tundra · Cranberry & Cinnamon Warmth

Crisp. Clear. Comforting.
A nostalgic embrace of tart cranberry and soft spice — like pulling a wool blanket around your shoulders on a frostbitten evening. Tundra awakens the senses with clarity and warmth. Best with pure vodkas or softly spiced rums.

→ Vodka Pairings

• Khortytsa Platinum — A pristine pour. Silky, clean, and almost icy in its restraint. Enhances clarity of spice without dulling the senses.
• 42 Below — Bright and transparent. Cranberry leads, cinnamon lingers. Minimalist and poetic.
• Broken Shed — Creamy and sweet like snow-dusted brioche. Turns heat into comfort.
• Coast Road Vodka — Zesty citrus and herbs. Think forest frost with a sunlit glint.
• Blue Duck Rare — Whisper of pepper. Quiet intensity, elegantly done.

→ Rum Pairings

• Black Collar Spiced — Toasted, earthy warmth. Feels like a flickering candle by the window.
• Dead Man’s Fingers — Sweet and spicy. Your blend as dessert.
• The Kraken — Dark molasses depth. Brooding and unforgettable.
• Mount Gay Black Barrel — Charred and layered. Secrets shared at midnight.
• Bumbu Original — Cinnamon dipped in honey. A slow, golden melt.

🍋 Borealis · Fresh Citrus & Botanical Brightness

Light. Herbal. Uplifting.
A spring morning in a bottle — dewy, green, and full of possibility. Borealis glows with citrus spark and floral breeze. Best with clean vodkas or aromatic gins.

→ Vodka Pairings

• Khortytsa Platinum — Clean and polished. Like cold mountain air.
• Broken Shed — Hints of orchard fruit. Soft like sun-warmed linen.
• 42 Below — Grounded and classic. Simple and honest.
• Zoa Vodka — Sharp and dry. Draws out citrus oils.
• Blue Duck Rare — Subtle spice. Twilight-ready clarity.

→ Gin Pairings

• Awildian Coromandel Dry — Wild berries and tang. Like barefoot mornings in native bush.
• Strange Nature — Sauv Blanc botanicals. Sipping citrus sunlight.
• Roku Gin — Yuzu, green tea calm. Floral exhale in every sip.
• Sandymount Lovers Leap — Spice and backbone. Sharpens floral tones.
• Native Gin by National Distillery — Kawakawa and kānuka. Like river wind through the trees.

→ Alternative Discovery

Hendrick’s Gin — Cucumber and rose. Best served with silence and soft light.

🌶 Solstice · Spiced, Golden, Warming

Bold. Resinous. Restorative.
A late-autumn ritual — thick with golden light, firewood, and spice. Solstice stirs the soul, grounding you with warmth and weight. Perfect for slow evenings and deeper conversations. Pair with bold spirits.

→ Vodka Pairings

• Khortytsa Platinum — Quiet and neutral. The calm before the ritual.
• Broken Shed — Buttery and soft. Cream over fire.
• 42 Below — Balanced. Keeps Solstice focused and centred.
• Zoa Vodka — Crisp and sharp. Carves through spice.
• Coast Road Vodka — Zingy lift. Brightens just enough.

→ Rum Pairings

• Black Collar Spiced — Deep and smoky. Like sleep beside a bonfire.
• Kraken Black Spiced — Rich and dark. Ritual for the brave.
• Dead Man’s Fingers — Playful. A cinnamon roll turned spirit.
• Mount Gay Black Barrel — Toasted spice and depth. Perfect for slowness.
• Bumbu Original — Caramel layers. Golden closing note.

→ Alternative Discovery

Patrón Silver (Tequila) — Clean agave with herbal lift. Like desert sunlight cutting through mist.