Third Island Vodka

Rakiura Distilling - Stewart Island, New Zealand

Style - Classic
700ml | 40% ABV

Description

How can something come from nothing?

It is upon this fundamental age-old question that Third Island Vodka is built.

Vodka, by definition, should be as close to 'nothing' as possible - completely devoid of all distinction, character, and individuality.

We disagree. And as it turns out, our answer was around us all along.

Blessed with only pure Stewart Island rain as our water source, our innovative filtration technique incorporates sustainably-foraged paua, mussel, and oyster shells from the pristine Southern Ocean.

A final, polishing touch of free-flowing tannin-rich waters collected off the very rock of Rakiura herself all result in an exquisitely smooth mouthfeel and delicate minerality fully absent of any pronounced additional flavour.

When it comes to vodka, our philosophy has never faltered: A little something makes all the difference, for nothing hardly comes close.

About
Rakiura Distilling Company was founded by three blokes who call Stewart Island home, later joined by a girl who can’t get enough of the place (and could see that the blokes needed some wrangling!).

They chose to do things the way they do down here - authentic, no bullshit, not always the easy road - but always the worthwhile one. Distilling and bottling on the Island were recommended against - the logistics of making great spirits in such an isolated place are complicated at best. But this is where the magic happens, and they want our customers to feel that in every glass.

Rakiura Distilling Company produce premium, boutique spirits from New Zealand’s southernmost distillery that celebrate Stewart Island – our rich culture, colourful histories and pristine environment – in every sip. They cannot put into words how much they love their stormy and isolated island at the bottom of the world - so they will bottle it and share it with you.