Dr Beak

Inspired by NZ’s amazing biodiversity, this award winning, premium gin will take you on a journey.

With a focus on sustainability, 5% of profit is gifted to Forest & Bird. Tasting room hours: Weekdays by appointment, Saturday 11am to 4pm

18/10/2026

Bottling prep is underway… but what’s going in the bottle?

We’ll give you a clue: it’s a bit of a sticky situation, but this one’s liquid gold.

Any guesses?

15/10/2026

As a business owner, I like to come back to my “why” every now and then. Why did I start making gin, and what keeps the passion alive?

For me, it started with a beautiful bridge between science and craft. Gin-making is a chance to bring those two worlds together, with plants and botanicals at the heart of it all.

What keeps me here? The opportunity to work with plants in a fun, creative and endlessly curious way. Botanicals don’t always behave as you’d expect, and that’s part of the magic. There’s always something to explore, something to learn, and another idea to follow.

And growing botanicals gives me all the more reason to get out in the garden 😉

xo Lacey

03/10/2026

Your G&T-making needs are sorted at Dr Beak HQ!

Our shelves are now stocked with F N Lemons - NZ cocktail & baking garnishes lime & orange pouches — the perfect little citrus companions for your favourite Dr Beak gin.

Pop in, grab your gin, stock up on citrus and make the weekend a good one.

We’d love to see you — tasting room open until 4pm today!

25/09/2026

Just in case you missed the headlines, the pīwakawaka didn’t claim the 2026 Bird of the Year title. However it did place eighth, which is a sound effort given there were over 70 birds on the comp!

A massive thank you again to those who voted pīwakawaka and backed our campaign!

20/09/2026

30 minutes left to vote - let’s go pīwakawaka!

Make your vote count, head to www.birdoftheyear.org.nz now!

Forest & Bird

18/09/2026

Cocktails. Conversations. & Conservation.

If you haven’t already found them, Pīwakawaka cocktails are flying in the Wairarapa too!

This time, we’re staying close to home in Martinborough with our friends at Tohi, who are getting behind our Bird of the Year campaign and serving up a cocktails featuring Dr Beak NZ Garden Gin, our fresh and sprightly gin inspired by the Pīwakawaka itself.

So, if you’re in Martinborough, pop into Tohi, grab a cocktail, mull over manu, and cast your vote.

Voting closes at 5pm, Sunday 20th September, so get in quick!

VOTE PĪWAKAWAKA
The Spirit of the Competition.

Forest & Bird

15/09/2026

SPIRIT FILE #03 — Built for busy gardens

You don't need a huge native forest to spot a pīwakawaka.

They're found in gardens, orchards, shelterbelts, parks, scrub, as well as native bush.

So that little visitor in your backyard?

Very likely a campaign supporter.

That’s spirit.

VOTE PIWAKAWAKA
www.birdoftheyear.org.nz

Forest & Bird

14/09/2026

Pīwakawaka cocktails are still flitting their way around the country!

This time, we’re stopping in Auckland at Little Jimmy, who are getting behind our Bird of the Year campaign and are flying out a fun and fanciful cocktail featuring Dr Beak NZ Garden Gin — a gin inspired by the Pīwakawaka itself.

So, head on over, grab a cocktail, mull over manu, and cast your vote!

VOTE PĪWAKAWAKA
The Spirit of the Competition.

Forest & Bird

13/09/2026

SPIRIT FILE #02 — The tail tells a story

Ever wondered why the pīwakawaka has that spectacular fan-shaped tail?

It’s not just for looking fabulous.

Their broad tails help them change direction quickly while hunting insects.

Built-in aerodynamics.

That’s spirit.

VOTE PĪWAKAWAKA
www.birdoftheyear.org.nz

12/09/2026

Cocktails. Conversations. & Conservation.

The Bramble in Auckland is another amazing venue getting behind our Bird of the Year campaign, crafting cocktails featuring Dr Beak NZ Garden Gin — a gin inspired by the Pīwakawaka itself.

So, head on over, grab a cocktail, mull over manu, and cast your vote!

VOTE PĪWAKAWAKA
The Spirit of the Competition.

Address

50 Princess Street
Martinborough
5711

Opening Hours

11am - 4pm

Website

http://www.drbeak.nz/

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