Tales from the Top Shelf

This week, we journey to Taranaki to chat with Juno Spirits Distillery and there is so much to talk about!

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

What happens when you decide not to copy tradition, but create something uniquely New Zealand instead?

In this episode of Tales from the Top Shelf, Suzie Carrig from the NZ Spirit Guide sits down with Mat Thomson, founder and head distiller of Thomson Whisky, to hear the story behind one of New Zealand's most respected whisky distilleries.

From experimenting with mānuka-smoked malt to creating a distinctly Kiwi style of single malt whisky, Mat shares the journey of building Thomson Whisky from the ground up. We chat about the inspiration behind the distillery, what makes New Zealand whisky so unique, the creative process behind the Victor Gin range, and the moments that have made him most proud along the way.

And of course, we couldn't finish without finding out what Mat pours himself at the end of a working week.

Whether you're a whisky enthusiast, a gin lover, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind New Zealand's craft spirits, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

This week on Tales from the Top Shelf, Suzie Carrig chats with Chris Fraser from Bluff Distillery, the deep south distillery behind Bluff Gin. They talk about life before gin, the story behind that striking bottle, the decision to make just one London Dry, and what it feels like to see a small Bluff distillery win big on the international stage.

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz