Step inside Dunedin’s No8 Distillery for a 60-90 minute journey into award-winning artisan spirits. Taste eight unique creations while uncovering the craft behind their celebrated gins, rums, and liqueurs.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
60–90 minutes
Fitness Level
No physical exertion required; suitable for all fitness levels
Wildlife
History
Dunedin was founded as a Scottish settlement in 1848 and retains many historic buildings along with a strong craft culture.
Conservation
No8 Distillery emphasizes sustainable and local sourcing practices, minimizing environmental impact in its handcrafted spirits.
No8 Distillery
Step inside Dunedin’s No8 Distillery for a 60-90 minute journey into award-winning artisan spirits. Taste eight unique creations while uncovering the craft behind their celebrated gins, rums, and liqueurs.
No8 Distillery is a craft distillery and cellar door located in Dunedin, Otago, offering immersive spirit experiences for visitors and locals. The distillery produces a range of artisan spirits — including gin, rum, vodka, liqueurs and absinthe — showcased through guided tastings, workshops and paired events.
Guests can join a concise Tasting Tour to sample five award-winning spirits or extend the experience on the Discover Tour to taste eight handcrafted varieties while learning the stories behind each bottling. Hands-on options include a Gin Making Workshop where participants create their own gin or vodka using locally foraged botanicals, and a 90-minute Tour & Hands-on Cocktail session that combines a guided distillery tour, five spirit tastings and a cocktail class.
For those seeking an elevated pairing, the NZ Chocolate + Artisan Spirits Pairing matches five New Zealand craft chocolates with No8 spirits to explore complementary flavor profiles. No8 also offers a unique half-day Foraging Journey led by the Master Distiller, blending a scenic 2km hike around Dunedin with lessons on native plants and how foraged botanicals influence spirit production.
Many experiences conclude with cellar door purchases, and select tours include a 5% discount on bottles bought after the tasting. The distillery emphasizes transparency in production and hands-on learning, with staff-led tours that focus on craft distillation techniques and flavor development. No8 Distillery provides approachable, educational experiences suited to spirit enthusiasts, couples, small groups and visitors seeking authentic Otago artisanal flavours. Experiences vary in length, from a 45-minute tasting to a half-day foraging journey experience.
Location
Dunedin, Otago
Central South Island cellar door
Award-winning
Award-winning spirits
Multiple spirits referenced as award-winning
Tours Offered
6 experiences
From tastings to workshops and foraging
Cellar Door Offer
5% discount
On purchases after select tours
Select a tasting, workshop, pairing or the foraging journey to explore award-winning spirits and hands-on distilling techniques.
Bring a Valid ID
You must be 18+ to participate and sample the spirits on this tour.
Book in Advance
Tours fill quickly, especially on weekends; reservations are recommended.
Arrive on Time
The tour runs 60-90 minutes and starts promptly at scheduled times.
Use Cellar Door Discount
Receive 5% off all purchases after your tasting to take home your favorites.
Valid Photo ID
Required for age verification when tasting spirits.
Comfortable Footwear
For walking around the distillery’s indoor and outdoor areas.
Notebook and Pen
Useful for jotting down tasting notes and distillation insights.
Light Jacket
To stay comfortable in Dunedin’s variable weather during transfers to and from the distillery.
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