Ecology & Co

The World's First Alcohol-Free Distillery General Information: Ecology & Co is a social enterprise and artisan producer of distilled alcohol-free spirits, located in Wairau Valley, Auckland, New Zealand.

The company was founded by a husband and wife team who were frustrated with the lack of nice alcohol-free drinks available. The husband, who was a hobby distiller at the time, started making alcohol-free G&Ts for his wife after she realized that alcohol was causing her to wake up at 3am and be unable to sleep.

The World's First Alcohol-Free Distillery: Ecology & Co started in their kitchen and has now become the world's first alcohol-free distillery. They use the latest distillation technology to create alcohol-free spirits that are just as complex and nuanced as their alcoholic counterparts. The company offers a range of alcohol-free spirits such as gin, vodka and rum, with each one crafted using quality ingredients and skillful techniques.

What You Can See & Do: Visitors to Ecology & Co can learn about the process of creating alcohol-free spirits and taste the different varieties that the distillery offers. The company offers tours of their distillery, during which visitors can see the entire process of distillation from start to finish. Visitors can also have a tasting session where they can sample different spirits and learn about the flavors and ingredients used in each one.

When You Should Go: Ecology & Co is open from Monday to Friday, from 10am to 4pm. Visitors can schedule a distillery tour or tasting session by appointment. The company also participates in various events and festivals throughout the year, which serve as perfect opportunities to taste their unique alcohol-free spirits.

How to Get There: Ecology & Co is located in the Wairau Valley, Auckland, New Zealand. The distillery can be accessed by private car or taxi as there is no direct public transportation to the distillery. The distillery is approximately 30 minutes from the city center of Auckland. Visitors can easily access the Wairau Valley via State Highway 1.