Speight's is the beer of choice after a hard day's work. Probably the least sweet of all New Zealand beers, this characteristic allows the full flavour of the malt and hops to shine through. Speight's Gold Medal Ale is a great accompaniment to any meat dish and is superb with Southern game dishes such as venison, duck and rabbit.

Classic and universally respected, Tanqueray is crisp and dry. The recipe is a fiercely guarded secret (although it is thought to contain as little as four botanicals) but strong juniper notes pull through with a hint of spice and a dry finish.