Best of 2025

Coatesvillian Black Label

Chris and Mark return to cozy up with Coatesvillian Black Label. This self-described "winter gin" promises a spicy, citrus warmth perfect for autumn firesides. Does this orange and cardamom-infused spirit earn its merit, or is it just a thin polar fleece?

Rose & Twig Blood Orange

Chris and Mark offer a "Bar Salamati" as they dive into the vibrantly orange Rose and Twig Blood Orange Gin. They debate its rectangular "house brick" bottle design and questionable sweetness. Is this 37.5% ABV spirit a summer staple or just a cocktail in a glass

Jardim 'Garden' Botanical Gin

Chris and Mark review Jardim from Waiheke Island’s Heke Bar and Distillery. This episode explores a Portuguese-inspired "garden" gin featuring botanicals foraged right on the island. Join the "working man's reviewers" as they decide if this premium bottle is worth the ferry ride.

Clarity Navy Gin

Chris and Mark kick off 2026 by diving into their first-ever Navy strength gin. They explore the explosive "gunpowder" history behind the spirit while taste-testing the award-winning Clarity Navy Gin. Find out if this high-proof bottle lives up to its reputation in our season premiere

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!