Discover the art of distillation
Welcome to d:STIL Project
Join us on a journey of flavour and craftsmanship, where you design, distil & take home your own gin or rum. Explore our shop for premium distilling equipment, barware and award-winning Coatesvillian gin.
Visit us in Coatesville, North Auckland.
Distilling Events
The ultimate experience for adventurous spirit lovers. Make your own gin or rum to take home.
Distillers' Hub
Quality stills, botanicals and yeasts.
Sip n' Style
Enjoy your creations with high-quality glasses barware and garnishes
Coatesvillian Gin
Learn more about our range of premium gins made on-site
Gin & Rum Schools
Book your still today
Our immensely popular Gin and Rum Schools offer the perfect distilling experience, whether you’re looking to begin your home distilling journey or planning a memorable event to share with friends; our gatherings are designed for all spirit enthusiasts.
Home Distillers' Hub
Whether you are a novice or an experienced home distiller, d:STIL Project is your ultimate destination for all equipment and supply needs.
Premium Stills
Our stills are crafted for precision and durability, ideal for both beginners and seasoned home distillers.
Botanicals & Yeast & Essesences
Choose from a wide range of botanicals and yeast strains to perfect your spirit’s flavor profile.
Base Alcohol
High-quality base alcohol available for you gin and liqueur projects.
Coatesvillian Gin
Experience Excellence
Make time to Discover our Coatesvillian Gin
At d:STIL Project, we not only teach, support, and supply home distillers across New Zealand, but we also proudly create our own exquisite range of gin.
Coatesvillian Gin, is our passion project. It showcases the remarkable results achievable with simple equipment when paired with exceptional technique and expertise. Our growing range of Coatesvillian Gin has earned multiple accolades at the New Zealand Spirit Awards and has been celebrated by the Dish Magazine Tasting Panel as a must-try spirit for gin enthusiasts.
Meet the d:STIL Project Team
Sarah Tyler
FOUNDER + CRAFT DISTILER
Sit back and relax as Sarah shares her passion for distilling with you.
A lover of all things botanical, from gardening to gin, Sarah has an extensive knowledge of the wonderful plants used to make and flavour spirits, liqueurs and bitters.
Sarah holds the General Certificate in Distilling from the Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD). She is also a judge at the New Zealand Spirit Awards (2021, 2022, 2023).
Kevin Tyler
OPERATIONS MANAGER + CRAFT BREWER
Kevin ensures our events run smoothly. He loves welcoming guests and whipping up refreshing drinks. He’s also an avid craft brewer with a great knowledge of fermentation and hops. On top of that, he’s the architect of our barn-style venue.
Elaine Grear
OUR MASTER CHEF
Growing up in the Middle East Elaine loves to use spices in her amazing dishes.
With a heart as generous as the plates she dishes up, we’re so privileged to have her creating our gin-inspired lunches and grazing platters.