The Bottle-O Hillcrest

29/10/2026

27/10/2026

🔥 A BALLAD OF FIRE – CLASE AZUL TEQUILA BLANCO AHUMADO 🔥
Some tequilas are shaped by time. This one is shaped by fire.

Introducing Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado, an extraordinary new expression from one of Mexico’s most prestigious tequila houses.

A celebration of ancestral tequila-making techniques, Blanco Ahumado captures the transformative power of fire upon blue agave, creating an elegantly smoky spirit unlike anything else in the Clase Azul collection.

🥃 The Experience: Crystal clear with brilliant silver highlights, this unaged tequila opens with aromas of smoked agave, fresh plum and red apple. The palate reveals layers of smoky agave, fresh lemon and delicate minerality, leading to a beautifully silky finish with lingering whispers of smoke.

✨ The Decanter: As much a work of art as the tequila itself. The subtly textured ceramic base pays homage to the volcanic stones traditionally used to slow-cook agave, while the elegant glass reflects the spirit’s delicate smoky character.

A remarkable meeting of ancient tradition, modern craftsmanship and Mexican artistry.

Clase Azul Blanco Ahumado – where fire becomes art.

📍 Available at The Bottle-O Hillcrest, Hamilton

26/10/2026

🍺🌿 BUSH BASH – GREAT B**R, GREAT CAUSE! 🥝🦜
A brand-new release from Garage Project, and this one is particularly close to home! 💚

Introducing Garage Project Bush Bash Bright IPA 6% – 440ml, a cracking new brew with a mission to help protect some of Aotearoa's most precious native wildlife, right here in the mighty Waikato!

🏔️ The cause? Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari!

The world's largest fenced eco-sanctuary, home to over 730 native New Zealand species, including kiwi, takahē and the incredibly rare kākāpō. This remarkable conservation project is helping endangered wildlife not just survive, but thrive.

💰 Here's the brilliant part: Garage Project is donating $2 from EVERY CAN SOLD directly to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari!

🍺 And the b**r itself?

A beautifully bright 6% IPA, brewed with Canterbury-grown malts and bursting with the hoppy goodness of Simcoe, Mosaic and Krush from Yakima Chief Hops.

Made possible through the generosity of Yakima Chief Hops, Froth Technologies, Gladfield Malt and Recorp NZ, who all chipped in to make this special collaboration happen.

🌿 Great b**r. Incredible cause. Right in our own backyard.

A huge thumbs-up to Garage Project and everyone involved for supporting one of Waikato's greatest conservation success stories!

📍 NEW ARRIVAL – AVAILABLE NOW AT THE BOTTLE-O HILLCREST!

23/10/2026

☀️ SUNSHINE, MANGO & A LONG WEEKEND! 🇯🇵

The forecast is looking good, the long weekend is almost here, and there's a new tropical arrival at The Bottle-O Hillcrest!

With sunshine peeking through the clouds and temperatures hovering around 20°C, it's shaping up to be a pretty decent Labour Weekend in the Waikato! 😎

🥭 INTRODUCING KIRIN HYŌKETSU MANGO 6%!

Straight from the home of Japan's #1 RTD, the latest addition to the Hyōketsu family brings a delicious burst of juicy mango flavour!

Crafted using Kirin's signature Japanese Hyoten Toketsu technique, natural mango juice is frozen at -18°C to lock in its vibrant, authentic flavour before being blended with vodka and soda.

✨ Bursting with juicy, tropical mango flavour

✨ Crisp, refreshing and beautifully balanced

✨ Less than 1g of sugar and just 117 calories per can

✨ 6% ABV | 10 x 330ml cans

Hard to say. Easy to love! 🥭

A little Japanese innovation, a splash of tropical sunshine and a long weekend in Aotearoa. What a combination!

🛒 NEW ARRIVAL — AVAILABLE NOW AT THE BOTTLE-O HILLCREST

20/10/2026

🇳🇿🍺 NEW ARRIVAL | STEINLAGER PURE GOLD 🍺🇳🇿
The Taste of New Zealand. In a Bottle. ☀️🌿

Wild. Free. Crisp. Clear. Introducing Steinl***r Pure Gold – a bright, golden l***r that captures the spirit of a Kiwi summer with a distinctly New Zealand twist!

Crafted with NZ ingredients and made exceptional with native Kawakawa and Mānuka Honey, this refreshing, low-carb l***r brings something a little different to the table.

🌼 Aroma: Delicate floral notes of Mānuka Honey complemented by subtle herbal spice from Kawakawa.

🍯 Palate: Exceptionally crisp, light and smooth, with gentle honey sweetness, earthy undertones and a distinctive peppery, herbal twist.

🌿 Finish: Clean, dry and refreshingly brisk, with lingering honey florals and a touch of native spice.

A little taste of Aotearoa in every sip! 🇳🇿

☀️ New Zealand's summer, like you've never tasted it before.

🍺 NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BOTTLE-O HILLCREST!



Enjoy responsibly

18/10/2026

🥂☀️ HERE COMES THE SUN… AND THE BUBBLES! ☀️🥂

NEW ARRIVAL | THE NED ELIO SPARKLING CUVÉE ✨

What happens when The Ned meets bubbles? Say hello to Elio, a vibrant new sparkling w**e bringing a little extra sunshine from Marlborough! 🇳🇿

Fresh, elegant and effortlessly drinkable, The Ned Elio Sparkling Cuvée is all about golden moments, spontaneous celebrations and good company.

🍏 Nose: Beautifully perfumed orchard fruits with delicate citrus blossom.

🍋 Palate: Crisp, bright and refreshing, with vibrant acidity, a fine, lively mousse and a beautifully elegant finish.

✨ The Secret? Crafted using carefully selected reserve w**es aged on fine lees, bringing extra complexity and a lovely creamy texture while preserving that unmistakable Marlborough freshness.

🌱 Vegan Certified | 12.5% ABV | Marlborough, NZ

Perfect for long lunches, summer get-togethers, or simply watching the sun go down with friends.

Serve chilled, follow the sun and let the good times sparkle! 🥂☀️

🍾 NEW IN-STORE NOW at The Bottle-O Hillcrest!

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15/10/2026

🔥🍏 FIREBALL JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT FRUITIER! 🍏🔥

NEW IN-STORE – FIREBALL BLAZIN' APPLE! 🥃

Things are heating up in the orchard! 🔥

Fireball has unleashed its first new flavour, BLAZIN' APPLE, bringing together its legendary fiery cinnamon kick with the crisp, juicy sweetness of green apple.

🌶️ Classic Fireball cinnamon heat

🍏 Crisp, tangy green apple

🔥 Sweet, spicy & deliciously bold

🥃 33% ABV

It's a little sweet, a little spicy, and a whole lot of FIREBALL! 🔥

Available now at The Bottle-O Hillcrest!



Enjoy responsibly. R18

09/10/2026

🍇 A Little Lush, A Little Lychee! 🌸🥂
Say hello to Brown Brothers Moscato Lush Lychee – a deliciously fruity twist on the much-loved Australian Moscato!

Bursting with the exotic sweetness of ripe lychees, delicate tropical spice and Moscato's signature juicy freshness, this is a beautifully balanced, vibrant white w**e that's just made for sunshine and good company. ☀️

And here's where things get interesting... 😍

🍨 Pour a glass alongside vanilla ice cream for a delightfully decadent treat.

🥟 Pair it with spicy dumplings or seafood dishes for a delicious contrast of sweet and savoury.

❄️ Or simply chill it, pour it and enjoy!

Fresh, fruity and just a little bit lush – this is one Moscato that's ready to become a summer favourite!

🍷 Brown Brothers Moscato Lush Lychee – available now at The Bottle-O Hillcrest!

Enjoy responsibly.