Gin lovers, this is the one for you! Take your taste buds on a tantalising botanical tour with small-batch artisan gin producer Justine Schroder of Mt Fyffe Distillery.

With her chatty and informal approach, Justine will share her personal journey from midwifery to discovering a passion and talent for blending botanicals, culminating in the creation of her award-winning gins that are inspired by the dramatic landscapes of her home in Kaikōura.

Unique botanics are what sets Mt Fyffe gins apart; think kanuka flower, blue borage, mint and even seaweed! Justine forages for these in and around her farm and will have a selection of these for you to handle and experience in their natural raw state, before tasting how they evolve to the finished gin.

Experiment with Justine’s gins in this relaxed and engaging workshop. Meet ‘Bruce’ (Justine’s still). Try the gins neat - can you discern the distinct botanics? Trial different mixers. Which works better to influence and enhance the gin? Tonic or soda? Plain or flavoured? Explore a variety of garnishes to elevate your drink to something truly special. And discover an insight into your own personal palate profile. How will you choose to gin?

With tasty nibbles and complimentary transport to and from Garden Marlborough HQ and the venue, this promises to be an enlightening and gin-tastic afternoon you won’t want to miss!