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Clean, honest spirits made with care, no shortcuts.

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Handcrafted spirits made with real ingredients in Golden Bay

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A crowd favourite for a reason

16x international awards (and counting)

Discover why our Dancing Sands Dry Gin is loved worldwide. With its unique manuka twist and silky smoothness, it’s perfect for G&Ts or sipping neat.

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When the details matter, choose Dancing Sands

At Dancing Sands, we make spirits the way they should be made. That means starting with real ingredients and nothing artificial, so the flavour in your glass is exactly what it claims to be.

We distil every drop here in Golden Bay, bottle it in recycled local glass, and send it to you in compostable packaging that will not end up in landfill. From the first pour to the last sip, every step is done with care for the planet, for the craft, and for the drink in your hand.

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Come visit us in Tākaka, Golden Bay. We welcome visitors to our Cellar Door all year round.

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