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CIBD Regional Event – Distillery Tour at Pōkeno Whiskey, Waikato District


📅 Date: 01 October 2025
🕓 Time: 16:00 – 19:00
📍 Venue: Pōkeno Whiskey, 22 Gateway Drive, Pōkeno, Waikato 2402
🎟️ Cost: $25 on the door (Free to book)

 

Join us for the first-ever CIBD Distilling Event in New Zealand, hosted at the Pōkeno Whiskey distillery. This exclusive tour includes behind-the-scenes access to the distillery and its on-site cooperage — a rare opportunity not offered on standard tours.

Led by founder Matt Johns, the visit offers insight into the craft of whiskey production and barrel-making, followed by a guided whiskey tasting session, light food, and relaxed networking with fellow brewers and distillers.

 

This is a fantastic chance to:

  • Build your technical knowledge of distilling and cooperage

  • Connect with NZ’s brewing and distilling community

  • Enjoy an engaging and social evening in a unique setting

🚍 Travel Tip: Direct bus from Auckland Central to Pōkeno departs at 13:00 (arrives at 14:00); return bus leaves at 18:35. Approx. 40 minutes by car.

👞 Note: Please wear enclosed footwear (no PPE required).
📅 Booking Deadline: Friday 19th September 2025

 

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Enquiries and Contact: Should you need assistance relating to your registration, or if you do not receive a confirmation email within 12 hours, please contact Chatz Samaraweera or call 03 6234 7844.

 

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We look forward to seeing you on the 1 October 2025.

 

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