THE Rare and the GoodWhy is monfloral Mānuka honey so special?
World-renowned Mānuka monofloral honey is sourced from flowers that may only open for 5 days a year. The process of creating and harvesting is both difficult and highly dependent on conditions, making it amongst the most valuable and desirable on the planet.
Our 2025 Special Reserve is a limited edition mead of elegance and character. Rare, rich, and natural, it is made to be savoured on evenings of significance.
Limited to just 50 bottles.
Sustainably sourced and small-batch crafted to leave our land and conscience undisturbed.
SCARCITY & SUPPLYManuka is not farmed, which means honey supply is rare, variable, and volatile.
Hives must be set ‘just right’ every flowering season, enabling bees to focus only on specific plants.
REMOTE AND WILDTo create monofloral manuka honey you need two things: Remote areas with a lot of space so bees remain within range, and a large coverage of wild Manuka trees so they don’t get distracted.
These requirements mean monofloral manuka is limited to out-of-the-way regions of New Zealand’s natural landscape.
The nectar challengeMānuka plants bloom 2-6 weeks each year in late spring - if you miss it you have to wait until next year. Manuka flowers are extremely delicate and susceptible to even slight variations in climate, rainfall and wind. Individual flowers may only open for 5 days, leaving a very small window for bees to find and collect nectar. Finally, weather extremes also keep bees from harvesting in the very small bloom window that flowers are open. New Zealand’s remote island location and unpredictable weather conditions make this even more unpredictable.
Why Manuka?Known scientifically as Leptospermum Scoparium, the name ‘mānuka’ has Māori origins and has long been used for therapeutic purposes. Manuka honey is so special it has its own potency rating - MGO - showing the level of attribute markers, ranking from 10 to over 500. To be labeled monofloral, all New Zealand Manuka honey must be rigorously tested and Certified UMF™
Contemporary MeadMead is experiencing a revival in recent times, as drinkers desire more organic, healthy - yet decadent - tastes.
Out premium meads honour the history of mead making, while adapting to make use of world class New Zealand honey.
Sustainably sourced and small-batch crafted to leave our land and conscience undisturbed.
Mead rangeExplore our mead range, small-batch crafted in New Zealand.
A refreshingly smooth, balanced mead crafted with local clover honey - infused with rhubarb during fermentation.
Our mead maker grew up in Southland, where rhubarb thrived in his backyard ending up in dessert crumbles or over weet-bix. Inspired by those memories, we chose the tang of rhubarb to balance the sweetness of honey - their contrast creates perfect harmony, making this our most popular variety.
TASTING NOTESBright rhubarb tang, soft floral honey, and a crisp, smooth finish. Mouth-feel of a rosé, as its colour suggests.
SERVING SUGGESTIONSBest serviced chilled.
Enjoy straight from the fridge, like a rosé - perfect alongside dinner, aiding digestion.
A standout in a Rhubarb Martini—shake with gin and a hint of citrus for a vibrant, refined cocktail.
Mix with bubbly for a Rhubarb Mimosa
500ml | 13% abv | Approx. 5 standard drinks.
Gluten-free. No cane sugar. Low sulphite.
Free shipping on orders of 3 or more bottles.
The essence of New Zealand, bottled.
Mānuka honey is New Zealand’s most famous honey - maybe even the world's most famous. When we first experimented with it, we were blown away. Nothing is added - just Mānuka honey - and the complexity of flavours is unlike anything you’ve tried before.
Mānuka mead is deep, rich, and layered, with flavours that shift as you sip. The weight of it on the palate is reminiscent of port, but it’s more moreish, more nuanced. It carries the land it comes from in every drop - earthy, spicy, and sweet.
TASTING NOTESVanilla, warm spices, subtle woodiness, and the unmistakable richness of mānuka honey.
500ml | 13% abv | Approx. 5 standard drinks.
Gluten-free. No cane sugar. Low sulphite.
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Sourced from the Forest, not farmed.
In the forests of Aotearoa, bees collect honeydew straight from the trunks of the beech trees. No forest clearing, no irrigation, no bulldozers. Just trees, bees and time.
The hives are placed for the season by a legendary local beekeeper who genuinely cares for his bees and the forest they roam, helping keep wasps in check, boosting pollination, and leaving the land just as it was found. Each mouthful of Forest Goon helps the bees, supports the bush, and leaves the land - and your conscience - undisturbed.
TASTING NOTESFermented pure honeydew and nothing else, tastes soft and sweet while being low in sugar. Easy drinking.
SERVING SUGGESTIONSBest serviced chilled.
Made ready-to-drink.
Available in a sustainable 2L goon (bag) for taking on adventures
500ml | 9% abv | Approx. 3.6 standard drinks.
Gluten-free. No cane sugar. Low sulphite.
Free shipping on orders of 3 or more bottles. Order a case of 9 bottles and save 10%
A Hidden Treasure of New Zealand’s Forests.
Kānuka honey is the lesser-known sibling of mānuka, but in many ways, it’s just as special. Mānuka gets the fame, but kānuka grows wild and strong, its honey lighter but deeply complex. It’s a hidden treasure—and in our Kānuka Mead, we let it shine.
This mead is less sweet than the others, with a crispness that reminds us of a fine whisky but with a gentler, more inviting character. Kānuka thrives in New Zealand’s native forests, and by sourcing from beekeepers who take their hives deep into the bush, we help support the regeneration of these vital ecosystems.
TASTING NOTESCitrus zest, caramel, hints of summer fruit, and a dry, structured finish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONSBest sipped neat or with a single ice cube to open up the flavors.
Pairs well with roasted meats, soft cheeses, and spiced dishes.
A refined choice for those who love whisky but want something lighter, fresher, and uniquely New Zealand.
500ml | 13% abv | Approx. 5 standard drinks.
Gluten-free. No cane sugar. Low sulphite. Single origin.
Free shipping on orders of 3 or more bottles.