From Dutch jenever to Prohibition’s bathtub gin, explore the rich history of gin, its many styles, and enjoy a classic Negroni recipe.
A popular spirit whose style and cultural positioning has seen incredible change over time, gin’s flavour is primarily from juniper berries and it originated as a medicinal ‘liquor’.
Verve sits down and raises a glass with Liz Scott who co-founded Waiheke Distilling Co with her husband, Glen.
Clarity Distilling Company already has reason to pop some celebratory corks having bagged a handful of prestigious international awards, most recently the Gold and Best in Show at the 2024 London Spirits Competition, for their Clarity 2023 Gin – fending off hundreds of competitors from around the world.
Whether on a relaxed lounge at home or in a dimmed bar, one of the best ways to unwind after a long day is with a cocktail in hand and feeling that sense of “aaah”.
