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Raising Spirits

in more ways than one

KAPITI COAST DISTILLERY

THE BOND STORE is no highbrow distillery - they’re an innovative and fun- loving maker of spirits and they’re shaking up the way Kiwis think about their favourite tipples.

Focused on sustainable practices in their craft, The Bond Store is all about the philosophy that life is for living. Their unique and locally made gin and vodka have already become mainstays of the Wellington bar scene and beyond, while the brand’s recently released premium canned Cocktail Collusion range now brings top shelf mixology expertise into the homes and backyards of cocktailloving Kiwis all over the country.

With their popular products ranging from a delicate, botanical Kawakawa gin, infused with native leaves handpicked from owners Chris Barber and Bec Kay’s own rural property to delectable coffee vodka made with organic beans in collaboration with popular coffee brand L’affare, The Bond Store offers unique, local, and carefully crafted spirits made with passion to the New Zealand market.

The Bond Store thinks about things differently and challenges others to do the same.

A limited-edition release of their Kawakawa Gin now comes housed in its very own handmade wooden rat trap gift box, to help more people play a part in conserving New Zealand’s native birdlife by getting out and trapping rats in their own backyards. A practical, sustainable, and highly unique alternative to a regular, disposable gift box, the ‘no-touch traps were made by a not-for-profit community organisation on the Kāpiti Coast and come complete with a sachet of Pic’s Peanut Butter - a rat favourite - to bait it once the gin bottle has been removed. So far, they have been extremely popular.

As well as promoting a relaxed, Kiwi vibe through their products, The Bond Store’s unique brand also prompts everyone - from merchant to consumer - to think about their individual impact on sustainability as an underlying philosophy. So, if you are someone who likes your spirits lifted, in more ways than one, contact The Bond Store directly at kapiti@ thebondstore.co.nz

TRULY REMARKABLE

In the late 70’s Bill Cameron, the founder of Robbie Burns Liquor had tried to make a cream liqueur to rival the Irish. Having to put his attempts on hold, he imported an Australian product, however the dream for a homegrown liqueur remained. 20 years later, in 2000, his son Neil Cameron developed a recipe from scratch, succeeding in creating a fresh cream based New Zealand Cream Liqueur – a homegrown alternative to Premium Cream Liqueurs, focussing on clean ingredients and quality above all.

Remarkable’s Butterscotch Cream is truly world class, balancing sweetness and flavour while enabling the fresh cream and New Zealand vodka to really shine. The brand’s idea of keeping secondary ingredients to a minimum has helped create a subtle burnt butterscotch flavour that highlights the very best of New Zealand ingredients.

It is unique in that it is best enjoyed chilled and straight, but on a hot day, it’s also beautiful over ice or enjoyed in an Espresso Martini. On colder days, it’s perfect in an Irish coffee.

In the kitchen, try using Remarkable Cream 50/50 with Espresso for a delicious Tiramisu, or Affogato, or made into any no bake versions of classic desserts like chocolate pudding and creme brulé.

For more information, visit www. remarkablecream.nz