Distillery Profile

Broken Heart Spirits

Queenstown · New Zealand · Founded 2016 · Joerg Henkenhaf

Located in Queenstown, Central Otago, founded by German-born distiller Joerg Henkenhaf. Produces New Zealand's southernmost whisky alongside award-winning gin and rum. Uses locally grown barley and ex-Pinot Noir casks from Central Otago wineries for maturation.

Production

How it's made

Founded: 2016
Owner: Joerg Henkenhaf
Status: Active
Water Source: Lake Wakatipu glacial water
Stills: 1
Production Capacity: 30,000 LPA

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