Three brewmasters sipped their first pint at this distillery on Rattray Street in 1876. One of them, James Speight, lent his name to the brand. Speight’s Gold Medal Ale became extremely popular among New Zealander students and the tap of choice if you are a real “Southern Man.” The “Pride of the South” offers seven different types of beer. Speight’s is now a subsidiary of Kirin Company, Limited, a Japanese beverage company.
