点评:Visiting Justine’s Mt Fyffe Distillery in Kaikoura, South Island-New Zealand was an absolute treat for any gin fan. Justine herself is something special—a gin distiller with a real fire in her belly. She’s got this infectious enthusiasm and a knack for storytelling that pulls you right into her journey.
She discovered the art of custom gin distilling using pure spring water straight from her family farm, mixing in botanicals she grows nearby with others carefully crated from specialty sources. You get the sense that every sip of her gin carries the spirit of that land and the passion she pours into it.
In visiting and speaking up the spirit of the distillery, it’s impossible not to notice how she honours the local environment—the Hutton Shearwater bird and the Woolshed on her farm. The botanicals she uses aren’t just ingredients; they’re characters in her story, along with Bruce, her trusty Alembic Still and heir to Teddy, the original experimentation still. It all feels wonderfully personal and wrapped up in local charm.
The distillery itself is a cozy haven where gin lovers gather for special tastings with Justine. Alongside her incredible gin, you can try liqueurs made from farm-fresh raspberry and blackcurrant—pure magic in a glass. Plus, there’s a quirky selection of merchandise like t-shirts and tea towels to take a slice of the experience home.
Her two signature gins capture different vibes perfectly, one brings the crispness of the sea, while the other is from the heart of the farm. Both reflect Justine’s unique blend of British and New Zealand humor, heart, and innovation.
Beyond being a talented entrepreneur and distiller, Justine is a pioneer who balances business, creativity, and motherhood with incredible grace. Spending time with her in Kaikoura was inspiring, and you can find her gin in local shops or straight from her website.
If you love gin with a story and a soul, this place is a must-visit.
翻译:对于任何金酒爱好者来说,参观位于新西兰南岛凯库拉的贾斯汀·米夫酒厂 (Justine’s Mt Fyffe Distillery) 绝对是一次难忘的体验。贾斯汀本人也十分特别——她是一位充满热情、才华横溢的金酒酿酒师。她拥有极具感染力的热情和讲故事的天赋,能让你立刻沉浸在她的故事中。
她利用自家农场纯净的泉水,将自家种植的植物原料与精心挑选的特产原料混合,探索出定制金酒的艺术。你会感受到,每一口她的金酒都蕴含着这片土地的灵魂和她倾注其中的热情。
在参观酒厂并了解其精神的过程中,你会不由自主地注意到她对当地环境的尊重——例如农场里的赫顿海鸥和羊毛棚。她使用的植物原料不仅仅是原料;它们就像她故事中的角色一样,与她忠实的蒸馏器布鲁斯 (Bruce) 一起,成为她故事的一部分。布鲁斯是最初的实验蒸馏器泰迪 (Teddy) 的继承者。一切都让人感觉无比亲切,充满了当地风情。
酒厂本身就是一个温馨的世外桃源,金酒爱好者们聚集于此,与贾斯汀一起品鉴特调佳酿。除了她令人惊艳的金酒,你还可以品尝到用农场新鲜覆盆子和黑醋栗酿造的利口酒——杯中纯粹的魔力。此外,这里还有一系列别致的周边产品,例如T恤和茶巾,让你把这份美好体验带回家。
她的两款招牌金酒完美地诠释了不同的风情:一款带来海洋的清爽,另一款则饱含农场的醇厚。两款酒都体现了贾斯汀独特的英式和新西兰式幽默、热情和创新精神。
贾斯汀不仅是一位才华横溢的企业家和酿酒师,更是一位开拓者,她以惊人的优雅平衡着事业、创意和母亲的角色。在凯库拉与她共度的时光令人深受启发,你可以在当地商店或直接从她的网站购买到她的金酒。
如果你喜欢有故事、有灵魂的杜松子酒,那么这个地方你一定要来。