Blue Duck Rare Vodka

Blue Duck Rare Vodka is a velvety, seven-times distilled New Zealand spirit crafted from pure whey distillate and pristine spring water. Silky and polished with a gentle pepper lift and a hint of lemon, it glides across the palate with exceptional purity and grace. Named for Aotearoa’s endangered whio (blue duck), it’s a premium vodka with a purpose.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Soft, creamy texture carries fine-grained warmth. Subtle citrus and white pepper notes unfold over a clean, elegant palate. The finish is long, smooth and impeccably pure, with a delicate tingle that invites another sip.

Key Details

• Producer: Simply Pure
• Type: Premium Plain Vodka
• Region: New Zealand
• ABV: 43%
• Volume: 750ml
• Ingredients: 100% natural whey spirit; filtered spring water
• Signature Serve: Neat or over ice; also superb in a Dirty Martini

Cocktail Pairings

Exquisite served neat over ice, clean and zesty in a Moscow Mule, or savoury-sleek in a Dirty Martini. It also shines with premium tonic, lime and a sprig of basil or rosemary, letting its silky texture and purity lead.

Craftsmanship & Story

Batch-distilled in a copper reflux pot still and refined through seven distillations, Blue Duck Rare Vodka is additive-free, gluten-free and GE-free. Produced by Simply Pure, the brand supports whio conservation through donations to Forest & Bird — a spirit of New Zealand in every sense.

Special Features

Sustainably made from whey — a renewable by-product of NZ’s dairy industry — this vodka delivers remarkable smoothness and clarity while championing local wildlife protection.

Recognition & Accolades

Blue Duck Rare Vodka has been celebrated on the world stage, praised for its purity, velvety texture and refined New Zealand character.

• Gold – International Spirits Challenge, 2022
• Silver (90 pts) – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2023
• Silver Outstanding – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2015
• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2014
• Double Gold – The Fifty Best, 2016
• Gold – The Fifty Best, 2015
• Gold – SIP Awards, USA, 2015 (Consumers’ Choice Award)
• Silver – New Zealand Spirits Awards

Together, these honours reflect Blue Duck’s rare combination of exceptional craftsmanship and meaningful purpose — a vodka of true international acclaim.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Silky, pure and proudly Kiwi, Blue Duck Rare Vodka is a sophisticated sipper and a standout base for classic cocktails — a meaningful gift that tastes as good as it does good.

Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery

Order online for fast NZ delivery. Lovingly packed with a selection of stylish packaging and a personal message option to complete the perfect gift.