Updates

Why We’re Ending Our Whisky Program (And What Comes Next)
Why We’re Ending Our Whisky Program (And What Comes Next)
We didn’t expect to write this post. When we launched Herrick Creek, the dream was simple: make great moonshine, craft a few gins, and slowly build a whisky program that... Read more...
Herrick Creek wins a trifecta! Gold, Silver, & Bronze
Herrick Creek wins a trifecta! Gold, Silver, & Bronze
Each year we carefully curate which spirits we want to send away for judging at the New Zealand Spirits Awards and each year since 2021, we've won awards!  This year, we... Read more...
Bottle/Jar Returns!
Bottle/Jar Returns!
You can now return your jars and bottles to us directly, if you live in Christchurch! This is a great sustainability effort, and you will also get $5 per jar to... Read more...
We are testing shipping with Post Haste
We are testing shipping with Post Haste
You may see your parcels arrive from either NZ Post or Post Haste as we move forward. This shouldn't affect your overall shipping experience.  If you have any questions or... Read more...
Candy Cane & Summer Maple Limited Releases
Candy Cane & Summer Maple Limited Releases
Introducing two awesome limited release moonshines - Candy Cane & Summer Maple! Candy Cane Moonshine - is bottled at 40%abv and is sweet and pepperminty! It's amazing on its own,... Read more...
Waimak Blue New Zealand Blue Corn Whisky
Waimak Blue New Zealand Blue Corn Whisky
Grown 100% by hand in 2020/21 by ourselves, here in Canterbury, this Blue Corn Whisky was a first of its kind in New Zealand. 51% Blue Corn and 49% Malted... Read more...
October 2023 Price Increase
October 2023 Price Increase
Hey everyone,  We've done our best to keep prices as low as possible for as long as we can. Unfortunately, two of our Moonshines, being at a whopping 50%abv cost... Read more...
Herrick Creek is a Finalist for The David Awards!
Herrick Creek is a Finalist for The David Awards!
Passion of Fledging Businesses Flies High in 2023 Every year the caliber of entrants of The David Awards impress our judges, and 2023 is no exception. We're excited to announce... Read more...
2023 Dusky Corn Whisky Release
2023 Dusky Corn Whisky Release
In 2022, we released New Zealand's first ever aged Corn Whisky, called Dusky. After a hugely successful release, and tons of great positive feedback, we're really excited to announce batch... Read more...
2023 Explorer Series Release - American Rye Whisky
2023 Explorer Series Release - American Rye Whisky
2023 Release We're really excited to have recently released our third release of the Explorer Series. For 2023, we have an American-made Rye Whisky, finished in Waipara, NZ Pinot Noir... Read more...
What is Moonshine, and can it be Moonshine if it's taxed?
What is Moonshine, and can it be Moonshine if it's taxed?
    What is Moonshine? Moonshine has a storied past, steeped in rebellion, resourcefulness, and a good deal of mystery. Originally, the term 'moonshine' referred to illegally produced spirits that... Read more...
We're moving! Herrick Creek moves location to increase production
We're moving! Herrick Creek moves location to increase production
Since 2019, Herrick Creek has been growing in a single car garage in Christchurch. The space seemed big enough at first, but it quickly became smaller, and smaller. 2022 saw our biggest... Read more...