Red Mātipo

Sweet-bright citrus; a softer, sunlit acidity.

“Dry native depth, held in reserve.”

Botanical Type

Native New Zealand Botanical

Origin

New Zealand

Flavour Notes

Woody herb, dry bush spice, subtle bitterness, native depth

Role in Gin

Adds a drier, bush-driven depth and supporting native complexity.

About Red Mātipo

Red mātipo brings a more restrained native character — dry, quietly woody, and slightly bitter in a way that can add depth and contour. It is less about bright top notes and more about creating structure and atmosphere lower in the profile. Used well, it supports a gin’s sense of place without becoming dominant.