Gin & Jandals

Chris Morris & Mark Thompson
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The global Gin renaissance (Ginassance?) has been just as popular in New Zealand as it has elsewhere. With 100s of locally made Gin's the Gin and Jandals podcast tries each and everyone of them and provides honest feed back from a couple of Gin drinking, Jandal wearing, kiwi blokes.

  1. Best of 2025

    12/25/2025

    Best of 2025

    The 2025 Gin and Jandals Awards are here!. We’re tackling the year's most surprising, overpriced, and disappointing bottles. From Amada’s simplicity to the unique Wakami & Lime, which spirits soared and which fell flat? Grab a glass to see who claimed the Supreme Prize!

    28 min
  2. Wild Rain Pink Gin

    12/19/2025

    Wild Rain Pink Gin

    The team celebrates the season by uncorking Wild Rain Pink Gin from Reefton Distilling. Marketed as "juicy berry deliciousness" at a bargain price, could this be the next great New Zealand gin? Join the hosts to discover if it is truly summer in a glass.

    23 min
  3. Batched Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Sour

    12/10/2025

    Batched Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Sour

    This week, we ditch proper gin for the Batched Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Sour, a "posh RTD" designed specifically for those who can't be bothered mixing.

    20 min
  4. Dr Beak - Juniperus

    12/10/2025

    Dr Beak - Juniperus

    Prepare for a punch in the chops! The hosts tackle Dr. Beak Juniperus Gin, a pricey 48% ABV spirit. This wildly aggressive, juniper-forward pour demands extreme over-tonicking to tame its initial "mouth encapsulate" kick. A hardcore gin lover's challenge!

    21 min

  5. 11/24/2025

    Wakame & Lime Dry Gin

    Join the Gin and Jandals podcast as we sample Imagination Gin's Wakame and Lime dry gin, a unique New Zealand spirit. We explore the seaweed base and the impressive textured bottle. This gin is a pleasant, higher-tier winner, tasting good both neat and in a G&T

    17 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    Coronation Gin

    Join us as the hosts offer a salute to the King and review Coronation Gin, a 40% London dry gin commemorating the 2023 coronation of King Charles III. Purchased from the Tower of London, the gin is subtly flavored with juniper and citrus notes. The hosts debate if this non-polarizing "Princess Anne of gins" is worth its price tag.

    20 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    Armada Premium Dry Gin

    The hosts review Amada Premium Dry Gin from the Bay of Plenty. This "straight up honest gin" features a simple botanical blend: juniper, coriander, licorice root, and angelica. Praised for its 42% ABV and smooth mouthfeel, the simple gin is versatile and earns high praise from the hosts

    28 min

  8. 10/21/2025

    Karven Dry Gin

    Stuck on a dreary Auckland Friday, the Gin & Jandals seek summer cheer with Karvin Dry Gin, a contemporary, award-winning spirit. Mark and Chris investigate claims of organic botanicals and artisan water. While struggling to enjoy it neat, a resulting Gin and Tonic earns a "resounding positive." Tune in to hear why this subtle sipper is deemed essential for a slightly special summer.

    17 min
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The global Gin renaissance (Ginassance?) has been just as popular in New Zealand as it has elsewhere. With 100s of locally made Gin's the Gin and Jandals podcast tries each and everyone of them and provides honest feed back from a couple of Gin drinking, Jandal wearing, kiwi blokes.

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  • Creator
    Chris Morris & Mark Thompson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Gin & Jandals