Why We Put Carrots in Gin: A Little Bit of the Story Behind Ohakune's Straight Up Carrot Gin
November 8, 2026
Carrot gin usually gets a reaction. There’s a pause, sometimes a raised eyebrow, and then the question: does it actually taste like carrots?It’s a fair question, and one we enjoy answering at Ruapehu Distillery. Better still, you can discover the answer yourself during a...
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