Dry Gin or Ink Gin: Which One's Actually For You?
19 August 2026Two expressions, same coastal DNA, very different looks. Answer honestly and we'll tell you which bottle you should actually be reaching for.
Tally your answers as you go: mostly A = Premium Dry Gin, mostly B = Platinum Ink Gin.
1. Your idea of a good night is...
A) A proper dinner, good conversation, nothing performative
B) Something that gets a reaction the second it hits the table
2. Pick a drink order:
A) Martini, classic, no fuss
B) Whatever's got a party trick built in
3. Your friends would describe you as:
A) The reliable one
B) The one who makes things more fun without trying
4. Choose a coastal moment:
A) Early morning, quiet beach, one perfect swim
B) Golden hour, sun going down, drinks in hand
5. When it comes to a gift, you'd rather give someone:
A) Something quietly excellent they'll actually use
B) Something they'll be shocked by before they even taste it
6. Your ideal G&T is:
A) Clean, balanced, classic garnish
B) Something that changes colour in the glass
Mostly A's: You're a Premium Dry Gin person
Classic, balanced, built to be taken seriously without taking itself too seriously. Native sea kelp and manuka do the heavy lifting here, this is the gin for people who want only the taste of NZ in their glass, not the theatrics.
Mostly B's: You're a Platinum Ink Gin person
You like a drink with a bit of showmanship. Deep ink blue that shifts to vivid pink the moment tonic or citrus hits it; real chemistry, not a gimmick, thanks to the butterfly pea extract. This is the one that turns a normal Tuesday into a moment.
Split down the middle?
Fair enough, most people who love one end up loving both as they have the same taste profiles. Try them side by side and let your glass do the deciding.
Find both expressions at www.hectorsspirits.nz/stockists