The Bottle-O Hillcrest

The Bottle-O Hillcrest 132 Cambridge Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton City

As the weather cool, Lilith turns up the heat. 🍷Meet Poggio Anima Lilith Primitivo—a wine as rebellious and intense as t...
12/05/2025

As the weather cool, Lilith turns up the heat. 🍷
Meet Poggio Anima Lilith Primitivo—a wine as rebellious and intense as the myth it’s named after. Created from the same dust as Zinfandel but refusing to play by its rules, this Primitivo brings dark fruit, cracked pepper, smoked meat, and anise together in one seductive swirl.

Rich, full-bodied, and unapologetically bold—just like Lilith herself.

🔥 Smoked meat & cassis
🍒 Dried cherry & berry cobbler
🌿 Cracked pepper & anise
💥 A finish of dusty tannins and deep satisfaction

Perfect for when the weather cools but you still want fire in your glass.

🔥 New from Torabhaig Distillery – Two Bold Expressions from Skye 🥃🌊From the wild shores of the Isle of Skye comes the ne...
12/05/2025

🔥 New from Torabhaig Distillery – Two Bold Expressions from Skye 🥃🌊
From the wild shores of the Isle of Skye comes the next chapter in The Legacy Series—two exceptional new whiskies from Torabhaig Distillery, both deeply peated and unapologetically bold.

🟫 Allt Gleann Batch Strength – 61.1% ABV
A powerful evolution of the original Allt Gleann, this robust release is bottled at batch strengthfor maximum impact.
Crafted from Concerto and Laureate barley, and matured in first-fill Bourbon and re-fill whisky casks, it delivers Torabhaig’s signature coastal smoke, bright salinity, and sweet malt depth—amplified.

🟤 Cnoc Na Mòine – Chapter Three of The Legacy Series
This heavily peated dram brings a rich sherried influence, matured in Bourbon, Oloroso, and PX casks.
Dark, complex, and smoky, it layers dried fruit and spice over that distinctive Skye peat. A whisky that mirrors the island’s rugged and dramatic beauty.

🗺️ Both expressions reflect a young distillery with a clear vision and a bold voice—carving its place in the world of peated single malts

What. A. Day. 🌞Hamilton, you’ve absolutely turned it on — the sun is shining, the air’s warm, and everything just feels ...
10/05/2025

What. A. Day. 🌞
Hamilton, you’ve absolutely turned it on — the sun is shining, the air’s warm, and everything just feels right. After a stretch of rain, this is the kind of day that deserves a little celebration.

Whether you’re firing up the BBQ, soaking in the last of the sun, or just embracing the weekend vibes — we’ve got something for everyone in-store:

✨ Stunning sparkling wines
🥃 A crazy-good whisky range
🍻 Amazing craft beers
🍹 Ready-to-go premixed drinks

Doors open till 9pm tonight — come in, have a browse, and find the perfect bottle (or two) to match this perfect day. ☀️


🚨 New from Garage Project 🚨Good Things Come to Those Who Wait — and this one's been five years in the making.Garage Proj...
09/05/2025

🚨 New from Garage Project 🚨
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait — and this one's been five years in the making.

Garage Project proudly unveils a landmark release: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait, a New Hop Hazy IPA brewed with NZ02, the very first commercially available hop variety to emerge from the Hāpi Research breeding program in collaboration with Freestyle Hops.

From seedling to glass, NZ02 is the product of years of dedicated research, experimentation, and passion — and the result is something truly special. Expect waves of passionfruit icing, lychee, and wild strawberry, with layers of sun-ripened nectarine and juicy peach. Soft, expressive, and bursting with character, this hazy IPA is a celebration of flavour, innovation, and patience.

🍻 Available now — but only in extremely limited quantities. Don’t wait too long

🥧 GOT THE MUNCHIES? 🧃Steak & Cheese – the king of pies – now in beer form!Garage Project have teamed up once again with ...
06/05/2025

🥧 GOT THE MUNCHIES? 🧃
Steak & Cheese – the king of pies – now in beer form!
Garage Project have teamed up once again with NYC hop legends Other Half for a new instalment in their infamous Munchies range.

Steak & Cheese Pie is a double dry hopped hazy IPA bursting with freshly harvested NZ Motueka, Cascade and Nelson Sauvin hops. At just 5.5%, it’s juicy, hazy, and endlessly smashable – everything you want when the cravings hit.

It comes in a slick 4x330ml pack and won’t hang around long – grab it while it’s hot!

🌀 5.5% ABV
🍻 Limited Release
🇳🇿 All Kiwi Hops
👑 All Time Classic Combo

💨 And remember… always blow on the pie

Fresh Hop Season is Here!Introducing Panhead Emerald Dreams – a bold Fresh Hop NZ IPA crafted with the freshest harvest ...
24/04/2025

Fresh Hop Season is Here!

Introducing Panhead Emerald Dreams – a bold Fresh Hop NZ IPA crafted with the freshest harvest magic. This 440mL beauty is built to showcase NZH 109, an unreleased hop heavyweight, alongside a powerhouse trio of Nectaron, Rakau, and Motueka.

Expect vibrant citrus, lush tropicals, and that unmistakable green hop punch – all thanks to fresh whole cones and cutting-edge pellets from our longtime mates at Mac Hops. We’ve been getting our hands dirty with them since 2017, and this year’s haul is something special.

Get it while it’s fresh. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Easter Sunday Closure NoticeWe’ll be closed on Sunday 20th April to observe Easter Sunday.Back open as usual on Monday 2...
19/04/2025

Easter Sunday Closure Notice

We’ll be closed on Sunday 20th April to observe Easter Sunday.
Back open as usual on Monday 21st April from 10am.

Thanks for your understanding – enjoy the long weekend! 🐣

Garage Project – Riwaka Only FansDry Hopped California Style Pilsner – 6%Haters gonna hate.This one’s for the fans.An un...
18/04/2025

Garage Project – Riwaka Only Fans
Dry Hopped California Style Pilsner – 6%

Haters gonna hate.
This one’s for the fans.

An unapologetic tribute to the mighty Riwaka hop – bursting with vibrant lime, rich tropical fruit, and that dank diesel kush character we know and love. Crisp, bold, and proudly unfiltered.

Only real ones need apply.



🐣 Happy Easter from all of us! 🌸Just a quick note to let you know we’re closed today (Good Friday, April 18th) to enjoy ...
17/04/2025

🐣 Happy Easter from all of us! 🌸
Just a quick note to let you know we’re closed today (Good Friday, April 18th) to enjoy the day with our loved ones.

We'll be back open on Saturday 19th from 10am, ready to help you stock up for the rest of your Easter celebrations! 🐰🍷

Thanks for your understanding — have a safe and relaxing break!

🐣 Hop into the store this Easter long weekend and discover something trulyRemarkable... 🍫🍍☕🥥Crafted right here in Aotear...
17/04/2025

🐣 Hop into the store this Easter long weekend and discover something trulyRemarkable... 🍫🍍☕🥥
Crafted right here in Aotearoa, Remarkable Cream blends world-class New Zealand cream with triple-distilled Milk Vodka for a luxurious, all-natural liqueur experience. And just in time for Easter, two brand new keto-friendly treats have arrived:

✨ Keto Chocolate Espresso – Rich, smooth and bold, with real espresso, premium cocoa, and less than 1% sugar. It's your espresso martini, reimagined.

🌴 Keto Piña Colada – A tropical escape in a glass with real pineapple, coconut, and NZ cream. Low lactose, less than 1% sugar, and made to be poured over crushed ice. No guilt, all the flavour.

🧊 Plus your returning favourites:
• Heritage Edition with NZ whisky & Mānuka honey
• Rum Espresso with Guatemalan coffee
• Butterscotch with creamy nougat, vanilla & hazelnut notes

🐰 Whether you're filling your Easter basket or just treating yourself, there's never been a better time to sip something Remarkable.

🍫🍍Less sugar. More indulgence. 100% NZ made.
💛 Available now – limited batches!

🕊️ Something old, something new — both 100% Emerson’s.Two beers, two distinct moods. Which one’s flying into your fridge...
12/04/2025

🕊️ Something old, something new — both 100% Emerson’s.
Two beers, two distinct moods. Which one’s flying into your fridge this weekend?

🍺 Emerson’s Dirty Bird Hazy IPA (440ml Can)
Meet the newest evolution of the beloved Bird Dog — the Dirty Bird. Hazy in the best possible way, it’s a juicy, citrusy, tropical twist on the original, with a subtle piney edge. Slightly sweeter, just as fun.

🍫 Emerson’s London Porter (440ml Bottle)
Dark, smooth, and deeply satisfying. With roasted malt, coffee notes, and earthy hops, this porter delivers a dry, toasty richness without being heavy. Perfect for cooler evenings and quiet moments.

📍Available now in store – cheers to variety!

A classic lemon taste — made hard. 🍋💥Hard Rated Alcoholic Lemon (6.0%) is crisp, zesty, and refreshingly bold. Made with...
11/04/2025

A classic lemon taste — made hard. 🍋💥
Hard Rated Alcoholic Lemon (6.0%) is crisp, zesty, and refreshingly bold. Made with real crushed lemons, it’s low in sugar, low fizz, and full flavour. Perfect for when you want that citrus hit with a little more punch.

Now available in a convenient 10-pack of 330ml cans — ready when you are.



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