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The Damson Collection

The Damson Collection's journey began with Tom and Margie Chambers, who planted their first damson orchard in 2006. Gold (Damson Plum Liqueur), NZ Spirits Awards (2022) · Silver (Damson Plum Gin), NZ Spirits Awards (2023)

“"World's Best Fruit Liqueur" for their Damson Plum Liqueur.” · “"Best New Zealand Fruit" for their Damson Plum Liqueur (2020/2021).”

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Their Story

The Damson Collection's journey began with Tom and Margie Chambers, who planted their first damson orchard in 2006. Tom, having grown up with damsons in the West Midlands of England, introduced Margie to the fruit, inspiring them to grow damsons commercially and create products, starting with a…

What They Make

  • Damson Plum Liqueur
  • Damson Paste
  • Damson Plum & Walnut Terrine
  • Damson Relish
  • Damson Plum Jam
  • Damson Plum Chocolates
  • Jelly
  • Sauce
  • Coulis
  • Vinaigrette
  • Toffees
  • Damson gin (planned, via The Dam Fine Gin Company Ltd)
  • Non-alcoholic products (planned)

Awards & Recognition

  • NZ Spirits Awards — Gold (Damson Plum Liqueur)(2022)
  • NZ Spirits Awards — Silver (Damson Plum Gin)(2023)

More from The Damson Collection

Damson Plum LiqueurDamson Plum Gin

How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

143 St Georges Road, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Online ordering with contactless courier delivery (New Zealand and international to Australia, with plans for South Korea), artisan food stores, corporate gift companies, selected supermarkets throughout New Zealand, Liquorland (for Damson Plum Liqueur), Hawke's Bay Farmers Market, and various Hawke's Bay stockists.

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