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Unlikely Companions

Hawke's Bay, Napier

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Unlikely Companions crafts contemporary New Zealand gin rooted in unexpected harmony. Pairing creative botanicals and aromatic design to deliver refined, layered flavour experiences.

Unlikely Companions is a contemporary New Zealand gin brand built around the concept of unexpected harmony — between flavours, people, and ideas. They lean into the mind as much as the land, favouring originality, experimentation, and an affinity with the world of perfume to guide their aromatic approach.

Their method involves individually distilling botanicals and then blending them precisely to create layered but refined flavour profiles.

Although new to the New Zealand gin scene (launching August 2025), Unlikely Companions positions itself at the intersection of craft spirits and perfume sensibility, inviting drinkers to savour aromas, visual design, and flavour interplay.

Details

Region	Napier, Hawke's Bay
Address	Napier, Hawkes Bay
Has Cellar Door?	No
Has Distillery Tours?	No
Website	www.unlikelycompanions.co/

Rose + Szechuan Gin

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A contemporary New Zealand gin infused with rosewater and Szechuan spice, delivering a two-toned profile of floral elegance and vibrant heat.

Distillery	Unlikely Companions
Category	Contemporary
ABV %	40%
Bottle Size/s:	700mls, 375mls
Price $	$90.00, $55.00
Botanicals Used	Juniper, rose petals, rosewater, Szechuan pepper, coriander, orris root, lemon, angelica root, citrus, floral and spice notes
Recommended Mixers	Grapefruit soda, neutral tonic, soda water
Recommended Garnishers	Orange slice, edible rose petals, lemon twist

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Sea Salt + Kelp Gin

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A refined coastal gin from Hawke’s Bay, blending briny sea kelp, lemon, and warming liquorice root for a spirited taste of New Zealand’s shoreline.

Distillery	Unlikely Companions
Category	Contemporary
ABV %	40%
Bottle Size/s:	700mls, 375mls
Price $	$90.00, $55.00
Botanicals Used	Juniper berries, sea kelp, lemon, liquorice root, coriander, dill seeds, angelica root, orris root, saline character, citrus, mineral, soft spice
Recommended Mixers	Tonic water, soda water, dry vermouth
Recommended Garnishers	Lemon slice, cucumber ribbon, seaweed strand

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