Creating Award-Winning Gin Using Unusual Ingredients
General Information:
Dancing Sands Distillery is an award-winning brick and mortar distillery situated in Takaka, New Zealand.
The founders, Ben and Sarah Bonoma, moved to Golden Bay and taught themselves how to distill gin. They use unique and unusual ingredients like strawberries and kelp to create their exceptional gin. The distillery obtains its water from the clearest spring in the world, assuring superior quality products.
What You Can See and Do:
Visitors can have a fantastic time at Dancing Sands Distillery trying their range of award-winning artisanal gins. Tasting sessions are available, conducted by professional and knowledgeable staff members who share information about the origins and ingredients in each bottle. The distillery provides a guided tour of the facility, where visitors can learn about the gin-making process, starting from the origins of their unique ingredients and concluding with the bottling process.
When You Should Go:
Dancing Sands Distillery is open seven days a week, from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm, for walk-ins and private group experiences that have to be booked in advance. The peak season is from November to April during summer, an ideal time to experience New Zealand's lovely weather and tour the distillery.
How to Get There:
The distillery is in Takaka, New Zealand, and is accessible by car, bus, and shuttle services. If driving, take State Highway 60 to Motueka and continue for 5 minutes to Pohara. Follow the road to the end, turn right, and the distillery is on the right. Public transport is available using bus services from Nelson, Motueka, and other surrounding areas. Shuttle services are also available on request.
Experience the creative flavors of Dancing Sands Distillery's gin, made using unique and unusual ingredients from across New Zealand. Visitors can have a great day out, from tasting experiences, guided tours, and learning about gin-making processes from professionals. Dancing Sands Distillery is a must-visit experience on any trip to Takaka, New Zealand.