About Us

Beginning in the garage, as many Kiwi projects do, owner & distiller Tom set out to create an American-styled distillery with Kiwi twists. The one-man band still makes every single batch that is shipped today. From mashing to distilling to bottling, labelling, & shipping - Tom does it all. 

 

The Brand

At Herrick Creek, we are inspired by the legends and mysteries of Fiordland. Our brand is for explorers and adventurers who embrace the unknown and don't take themselves too seriously. Some of us even believe that there may still be moose wandering around Herrick Creek.

Our mission is to create small batch, uniquely New Zealand spirits that capture the spirit of adventure and the tales of Herrick Creek. Proudly made in Christchurch.

 

Craft Distilling - Grain to Glass

 

At Herrick Creek, we take pride in our small batch, artisanal approach to distilling. We use a small 250L copper pot still at our headquarters in Christchurch to create our unique New Zealand spirits.

Our batches are small, with some numbering fewer than 20 bottles and our largest batch to date being 270 bottles. By carefully crafting each batch, we are able to ensure the highest quality spirits.

 

Our Goal

 

At Herrick Creek, we believe that everyone should have access to high-quality, locally-crafted spirits at affordable prices. We know that it can be expensive to produce alcohol in New Zealand, but we are committed to offering transparent, grain-to-glass spirits that are accessible to all.

We also hope to see more bars and restaurants stocking New Zealand products instead of mass-produced imported spirits. With your help and support, we can make this a reality. Thank you for choosing Herrick Creek and supporting local craft distilling.

2020

  • Production began
  • New Zealand's First Corn Whisky Barrelled (Dusky)

2021

  • The first ever New Zealand Blue Corn Whisky barrelled

2022

  • Smokin' Right Rear Moonshine awarded Gold & Best Overall Flavoured Vodka at the NZ Spirits Awards
  • Release of New Zealand's First Corn Whisky - Dusky DS1
  • The first ever New Zealand Red Corn Whisky Barrelled

2023

  • Release of our first Single Malt Whisky Smoked
  • Moved from the garage into a bigger production space
  • Release of New Zealand's first Blue Corn Whisky

2024

  • Release of New Zealand's first Red Corn Whisky