Legacy ; Reborn
Legacy ; Reborn
Thekken means “from the South.” Our spirits are born from generations of craft in the southern Sahyadri hills — where ancient wisdom flows through every leaf and root. Inspired by Ayurveda, guided by legacy, and distilled with purpose — reimagined in Southland, among ferns and stars. We carry the past forward, reawakening it in every drop.
Like the elephant, our spirits carry weight.
Calm in its wisdom. Ferocious in its complexity.
Legacy ; Reborn
Thekken means “from the South.” Our spirits are born from generations of craft in the southern Sahyadri hills — where ancient wisdom flows through every leaf and root. Inspired by Ayurveda, guided by legacy, and distilled with purpose — reimagined in Southland, among ferns and stars. We carry the past forward, reawakening it in every drop.
Like the elephant, our spirits carry weight.
Calm in its wisdom. Ferocious in its complexity.
Charayam
Charayam is a traditional drink legally extinct in the south Indian state of Kerala.. At Thekken Distillery, we’re crafting something that respects the past while defying expectations — a spirit of nostalgia, purity, and rebellion. Powerfully reimagined and proudly reborn. In the deep deep south, Invercargill.
MalaKi ABV 77%
Some spirits warm you. MalaKi challenges you.
Born from the meeting of two worlds — Kiwi ingenuity and Malayali heritage — MalaKi tips its hat to the old days when sailors tested rum by seeing if gunpowder would still ignite after being soaked. MalaKi passes that test with ease, sparking not just powder, but conversations, courage, and a certain reckless fire in those who dare.