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Guided by the relentless pursuit of quality.

12/10/2026

Behind the scenes of Chi Chi Vodka.

Earlier this year, the team took to Auckland to bring the latest chapter of Chi Chi Vodka to life, reimagining the city after dark to create a setting that feels a little further afield. A little glamour, a little mystery, and a lot of late-night energy. The perfect setting for the spirit of the night.

A huge thanks to Tom Grut and Fish N Clips for bringing the production together, and to Chris Martin for creative direction and bringing the vision to life.

06/10/2026

Hyper Mold is our name for the three-phase process behind our Chi Chi Vodka.

Structural Extraction, where coconut fat is pulled into wheat spirit. Enzymatic Culturing, where koji converts starch and protein, and Hybrid Distillation, where the still charge is cut with that culture rather than water.
The result is structure you can taste without being told.

26/08/2026

Moments from our quality carbonation class for Auckland Cocktail Week, 2026.

With Veranda, it starts cold: chilling the liquid before introducing CO2 allows it to absorb more gas, more efficiently, creating finer, tighter bubbles and a texture closer to ch*****ne than soda water.

A small decision, but one that makes a consistent difference. Refreshment designed to enhance what's already in the glass, rather than compete with it.

18/08/2026

Chi Chi X Christchurch, July 2026.

The WSDC team recently made the trip down south to bring three days of Chi Chi to the 03. From the masterclass and martini hour to the Chi Chi Boogie Back, it was great to see so many familiar faces and meet plenty of new ones across the Christchurch hospitality scene. There's plenty happening in the city's budding bar and cocktail industry, and it was exciting to get amongst it.

A big thank you for to Mr Brightside and Ciao for hosting us, and to everyone who joined us across the three days.

Until next time.

08/07/2026

Auckland Cocktail Week, 2026.

The WSDC team made the trip up north to immerse ourselves in a packed schedule of masterclasses, events, and celebrations alongside some of the best people in Auckland hospitality.

Supporting bartenders has always been central to who we are. They're at the heart of what we do, why we do it, and the reason we continue to strive for better. Thank you Auckland Cocktail Week for bringing the industry together, to everyone who joined us at our events, and to the venues, distilleries, and individuals who made the week such a success.

02/07/2026

It is customary in Scottish folklore to name a still after the wife of either the building owner or head distiller. For us, that was Agnes - Wife of Herbert Rawson, the original dentist who built our 1906 building for his home and surgery. 'Bert', for short.

30/06/2026

Four medals. One very proud team.

We're thrilled to share that Woodward St Distilling Co. has taken home four medals in the 2026 International W**e and Spirits Competition, including a silver medal for Penguins Crossing Gin and bronze medal for Chi Chi Vodka, alongside gold in the Gin & Tonic category and bronze in Vodka & Tonic.

Built on a relentless pursuit of quality and a passion for creating exceptional drinking experiences, we're incredibly grateful to see our spirits recognised on the international stage.

A huge thank you to everyone who continues to support what we do.

02/06/2026

Supporting creativity, community & culture.

We were incredibly proud to sponsor the official opening of Just Foreplay at Rice Pudding gallery last month - an exhibition intersecting q***r and feminist ideologies, within the mediums of painting, photography, and sculpture.

A special shout-out to exhibiting artist Nadia Jamieson, who you may also recognise from Bert's Bar . It's always a privilege to support the talented people who help make our venue so special.

02/04/2026

Woodward St Distilling are proud to be working with Sam at Wag & Co as a key distribution partner.

Wag & Co bring a strong portfolio and a clear focus on quality New Zealand brands. As both a good friend of ours and an expert in his field, we're stoked to have Sam on board.

If you're looking to pour our spirits and tonics in Auckland, Manawātu/Whanganui, Taranaki or Wellington/Wairarapa, Sam and the team have you covered.

Address

11 Woodward Street
Wellington
6011

Website

https://www.woodward-distillery.com/

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