Flex your tasting muscles and expand your palate in New Zealand

"If you’re looking to expand your palate, the Lumsden is definitely a must see (or taste)! They run several events on a regular basis where you can learn about and taste something new. They have a Craft beer and Bourbon tasting on the odd Monday night, run Meet the Brewer tap takeover events, taste ciders on Sundays and always have craft paddles on hand so you can try a variety of beers. Check it out!"

"Went to a Wednesday night tasting event here (check their website for dates), began the evening as an absolute novice and left having a small idea about how whisky is made, the various places it is distilled and how that might affect the smell and flavour. So now I know a little! Well enough that I could now look for and buy a whisky I would like! I had a lot of fun, and the staff were lovely, friendly and not intimitading at all. Its not just an event for blokes although the ladies were a little outnumbered. Would definitely go again."

"Can’t wait to go back again! I love this place, the menu is really really interesting and varied and you’re bound to find something you haven’t tried before. The plates are smaller and made for sharing so you can try loads (which is kinda the idea). The wine list is nice and substantial so if you’re coming from the city you’ll need to sweet talk someone into sober driving or if you’re smart organise a group of 8 or more and they will pick you up in a courtesy van and drop you home later on."