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Distilled Spirits Aotearoa (DSA) is a community of distillers, industry groups, and passionate individuals dedicated to showcasing and supporting New Zealand-made spirits. We're here to champion our local distillers and ensure their interests are heard, all while celebrating the craft of spirit-making in NZ.

We currently have over 140 members ranging from small garage-based operations to large-scale distilleries exporting all over the world.

Our members produce gin, rum, whisky, and liqueurs and are known to go above and beyond to raise standards and lift the reputation of New Zealand spirits. 

The DSA member network is large and supportive, especially when it comes to sharing industry specific insights and skills with each other. 



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DSA Member Benefits

DSA Education Series

The DSA runs monthly webinar series covering a wide range of relevant topics.


Consulting Services

Access our exclusive list of industry experts to help you reach your distillery goals.

Attend the DSA Conference

Our bi-annual conference attracts industry professionals from near and far.

Become a member

Join our community of distillers and support the industry.

Long Term Strategic Plan

RESOURCE

Support and Educate our Members

  • Facilitate professional development, education and best practice.
  • Develop product and industry standards.
  • Develop and promote careers in the industry.
  • Provide education on the health impacts of alcohol.

ADVOCATE

Develop and Protect the Industry

  • Protect industry integrity and brand value through standards and regulations.
  • Represent the joint interests of distillers to government, media and consumers.
  • Lobby for spirits normalisation.


PROMOTE

Build our Brand Value

  • Build and share the New Zealand spirits brand story.
  • Provide opportunities for New Zealand spirits to showcase their products.
  • Promote industry excellence.


Our strength lies in our members, the skill sets that we have amongst us and the ability for everyone to contribute if they want to. We know that many of you are keen to be more involved in the projects we have underway, and so we’re calling on passionate individuals to join us in helping us achieve our strategic goals. Volunteering with DSA is a great way to share your expertise, connect with like-minded professionals, and contribute to the future of distilling in New Zealand.


If you're interested in lending a hand or learning more about how you can get involved, please get in touch at info@distilledspiritsaotearoa.org.nz and let us know how you'd like to help.

Every bit of support counts, whether you have time to assist with specific projects or can help us brainstorm ideas for future initiatives.

DSA Members in the News

Tash McGill on 'The Ginnaissance'

Mothers Ruined signs Partnership with Insprie

Scapegrace opens new Distillery in Central Otago

Bluff Gin: The hot new tipple flying off shelves for summer


Listen to the interview here.


Read the article here.


Read all about it here.


Read the story here.

Email:

info@distilledspiritsaotearoa.org.nz



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