In the Media – 2021

 

The Spin Off – 26 November 2021
Society
New Zealand’s 20 best advent calendars, ranked – By Tanya Ward thespinoff.co.nz/society/26-11-2021/new-zealands-20-best-advent-calendars-ranked

Toast Magazine – 24 November 2021
Ten of the best New Zealand Gins
www.toastmag.co.nz/spirits/10-kiwi-gins/

Stuff – 24 November 2021
Westland's economy has biggest drop in the country while Buller booms post-flood – by Joanne Naish
www.stuff.co.nz/business/better-business/127039859/westlands-economy-has-biggest-drop-in- the-country-while-buller-booms-postflood

The Urban List – 17 November 2021
12 Of The Best Artisanal Gins Made In New Zealand So You Can Level Up Your G&T – by Jess Willemse
www.theurbanlist.com/nz/a-list/gin-nz

Fennec & Friends – 9 November 2021
ADVENT CALENDAR, GIFT GUIDE: FIVE ADVENT CALENDARS THAT ARE TOO GOOD TO MISS
fennecandfriends.com/five-advent-calendars-that-are-too-good-to-miss/

Cuisine – November 2021 - Issue 208
Shoppers Notebook
The taste of summer
Page 141
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/cuisine-nz/20211101/page/140

Dish – October/ November 2021 – Issue 99
By the Glass
Swanning Around
Page 116
www.pressreader.com/australia/dish-9485/20211005/page/116

Metropol – 14 October 2021
Celebrate in Style – curated by Charlie Fox
Fresh Tipples
Page 64
issuu.com/metrospublishinggroupltd/docs/export_october_14_2021/64
and
metropol.co.nz/celebrate-in-style/
plus
Cherry Delight
Metropol share a cocktail using Little Biddy Gin – Pink
Page 73
issuu.com/metrospublishinggroupltd/docs/export_october_14_2021/72

The West Coast Messenger – 6 October 2021
Mountains meet rainforest – Reefton Gin and snow
Page 10
issuu.com/westcoastmessenger/docs/west_coast_messenger_6_october_2021/9

Drinksbiz – October November 2021
It’s a gin thing
Page 58 – 94
Little Biddy Gin Pg 66 & 85
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_october_november_2021_web/58

Drinksbiz – October November 2021
New releases from Little Biddy Gin
Page 106
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_october_november_2021_web/106

Foodticker – 1 October 2021
Reefton Distilling Co. cherry picks its latest gin release
www.foodticker.co.nz/?s=Reefton+Distilling+co

WineNZ Magazine – Spring 2021
Distilled by Design
Pages 36 to 38
issuu.com/www.affinityads.com/docs/winenz_spring_21_web_f96993d3dab1e2/36

NZ House & Garden – October 2021
Imbibe – Drinks Edit by Nikki Birrell – Pg 177
Tarten-ed Up
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/nz-house-garden/20211001/page/176

Fennec & Friends – 23 September 2021
PRETTY IN PINK WITH A CHERRY ON TOP
Community, News
fennecandfriends.com/pretty-in-pink-with-a-cherry-on-top/

Style Magazine – September 2021
Limited release
Newsfeed – Page 14
www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65853309/style-september-10-2021/14

Restaurant & Café – 23 September 2021
Beverage, Industry, Local, News
PRETTY IN PINK FROM LOCALLY GROWN CHERRIES
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/pretty-in-pink-from-locally-grown-cherries

Hotel Magazine – 23 September 2021
Food and Beverage, New Zealand, News
GIVE YOUR GUESTS THE TASTE OF SUMMER (ALL YEAR ROUND)
hotelmagazine.co.nz/2021/09/23/give-your-guests-the-taste-of-summer-all-year-round

F & B Tech – September 2021
Local, News
THE QUINTESSENTIAL TASTE OF A KIWI SUMMER
www.fbtech.co.nz/2021/09/22/the-quintessential-taste-of-a-kiwi-summer

NZ Herald – 7 September 2021
Travel
GO NZ: What to do in Reefton - history and gin on the West Coast – By Ashlyn Oswalt
www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/go-nz-what-to-do-in-reefton-history-and-gin-on-the-west-coast/ICKUM66X2TTSRG5LGFXFCJAI3Q/
and
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-new-zealand-herald/20210907/page/37/textview
AND
Bay of Plenty Times
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/bay-of-plenty-times/20210907/page/37
Rotorua Daily Post
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/rotorua-daily-post/20210907/page/37
The Northern Advocate
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-northern-advocate/20210907/page/29
Whanganui Chronicle
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/wanganui-chronicle/20210907/page/25
Hawkes Bay Today
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/hawkes-bay-today/20210907/page/25/textview

Avenues Magazine – September 2021
Who’s your Daddy? Page 68
Lil’ Biddy!
issuu.com/27publishersltd/docs/avenues_sep_2021_issuu/68

NZ House & Garden – September 2021
Imbibe – Drinks Edit by Nikki Birrell – Pg 157
Make it Rain
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/nz-house-garden/20210901/page/157

Drinksbiz – 25 August 2021
Little Biddy Gin meets Swanndri in new release
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/little-biddy-gin-meets-swanndri-in-new-release

Rural Today - Magic Talk – 17 August 2021
Rural Today host Dominic George chats to Patsy Bass about  Reefton Distilling Co.’s new collaboration with Swanndri and their new Little Biddy Gin - Cask Aged offering
18 minutes 06 seconds into the programme through to 25 minutes 55 seconds
Listen to the Podcast

FoodTicker – 13 August 2021
Fresh Cuts: Product launches for the week to 13 August – by Staff Reporter
Reefton Distilling Co dons a trusty Swanndri for its latest limited release

www.foodticker.co.nz/?s=Reefton+Distilling+co

Restaurant and Cafe  – 10 August 2021
BEVERAGE, NEWS
New Zealand’s most exclusive gin
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/new-zealands-most-exclusive-gin

Drinksbiz  – August - September 2021
Pages 26, 27 & 28
Meet the locals
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_august_september_2021_digital/26

Drinksbiz  – August  - September 2021
Page 16
Reefton Distilling Co. bolsters leadership amid growth
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_august_september_2021_digital/16

Stuff – 1 August 2021
Travel – Food and Wine Holidays
New Zealand's tiny towns with amazing treats – by Brook Sabin
Gin Country - Reefton
www.stuff.co.nz/travel/experiences/food-and-wine-holidays/300369803/new-zealands-tiny-towns-with-amazing-treats

Neat Places
Sip Your Way Through Our Guide To Kiwi-Made Spirits – by Jess Willemse
neatplaces.co.nz/features/best-new-zealand-made-spirits

Food Ticker – 20 July 2021
Reefton Distilling Co. appoints top talent to plot global growth – by Bridget O'Connell
https://www.foodticker.co.nz/?s=Reefton+Distilling+co

The Daily Encourager – 16 July 2021
Business and Innovation, Courage and initiative, Creativity
Regenerating a town - by Wayne Graham
dailyencourager.co.nz/regenerating-a-town

The Shout – July 2021
In the spirit of winning – by Charlotte Cowan
issuu.com/theintermediagroup/docs/the_shout_nz_july_2021/12

Restaurant & Café – 14 July 2021
INDUSTRY, LIQUOR & BEVERAGE, LOCAL, NEWS
Industry Experts for Senior Leadership Roles at Reefton Distilling
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/industry-experts-for-senior-leadership-roles-at-reefton-distilling

F & B Tech – July 2021
LOCAL, NEWS
Reefton distilling co. Appoints industry experts
www.fbtech.co.nz/2021/07/13/reefton-distilling-co-appoints-industry-experts

Restaurant & Café – 12 July 2021
EVENTS, INDUSTRY, LIQUOR & BEVERAGE, LOCAL, NEWS
High spirits at this year’s awards
https://restaurantandcafe.co.nz/high-spirits-at-this-years-awards/

Scout – 6 July 2021
The best boutique distilleries to enjoy around the country – by Peter Dragicevich
scoutmagazine.co.nz/people-places/best-boutique-distilleries-nz

Restaurant & Café – 1 July 2021
EVENTS, INDUSTRY, LIQUOR & BEVERAGE, LOCAL, NEWS
Best of the best – Top trophies for West Coast distillery
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/best-of-the-best-top-trophies-for-west-coast-distillery

F & B Technology June 2021

Local,  News
Top trophies for West Coast distillery
www.fbtech.co.nz/2021/06/30/top-trophies-for-west-coast-distillery

The Shout  - 30 June 2021
33 awards in 32 months for ‘relative newcomer’ West Coast distillery - by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/33-awards-in-32-months-for-relative-newcomer-west-coast-distillery

Chinese Herald – 30 June 2021
A large collection of New Zealand winter attractions to prepare for the next short holiday – including Reefton & Reefton Distilling Co.
www.chineseherald.co.nz/news/travel/winter-travelling-spots

Things To do Post – 29 June 2021
10 Distilleries in New Zealand That You Shouldn't Miss – by Weston Hennigan
www.thingstodopost.org/10-distilleries-in-new-zealand-that-you-shouldn-t-miss-773935

Drinksbiz – 29 June 2021
Kiwi distillers shine at NZ Spirits Awards 2021
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/kiwis-shine-at-nz-spirits-awards

Foodticker – 28 June 2021
Distillers celebrate NZ spirit award wins - by Staff Reporter
https://www.foodticker.co.nz/?s=Reefton+Distilling+co

The Shout - 25 June 2021
New Zealand Spirits Awards 2021 – the trophy winners! – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/new-zealand-spirits-awards-2021-the-trophy-winners

Scoop – 26 June 2021
Business
New Zealand Spirits Scoop 9 Out Of 14 Trophies At NZ Spirits Awards 2021
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2106/S00495/new-zealand-spirits-scoop-9-out-of-14-trophies-at-nz-spirits-awards-2021.htm

Vacations & Travel – 22 June 2021
‘A hidden paradise’: This NZ police ad is better than any tourism commercial – by Lauren Attard
www.vacationstravel.com/nz-west-coast-police-video

Still Magic – 16 June 2021
Ep. 39
Distiller, Author and Podcast Host Marcel Thompson, interviews Beth Scott - Reefton Distilling Co.
Listen to the Podcast
PODCAST CO pod.co/still-magic/beth-scott-distiller-reefton-distilling-co

Policing on the West Coast/ New Zealand Police – 14 June 2021
Reefton Distilling Co. receive a visit from their local constables in this New Zealand Police recruitment video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=75OzuK67-Ww&t=8s

Newshub - 12 June 2021
Reefton defying odds with tourism boom, but neighbouring towns aren't seeing same success
www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2021/06/reefton-defying-odds-with-tourism-boom-but-neighbouring-towns-aren-t-seeing-same-success.html

Stuff – 9 June 2021
The best tiny towns of the West Coast – by Brook Sabin
www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/nz/west-coast/300325357/the-best-tiny-towns-of-the-west-coast

Scout – Winter 2021
Still Crazyby Peter Dragicevich
Peter Dragiecevich pays a visit to Reefton Distilling Co. as he explores Aotearoa’s boutique distilleries
Pg 118 to 125
scoutmagazine.co.nz

And online
The best boutique distilleries to enjoy around the country – by Peter Dragicevich
scoutmagazine.co.nz/people-places/best-boutique-distilleries-nz

The Shout – 26 May 2021
New Zealand Spirits Awards 2021 – medal winners announced – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/nz-spirits-awards-medal-winners-announced-today/

Still Magic – 25 May 2021
Ep. 38 Guardianship & Legacy
Distiller, Author and Podcast Host Marcel Thompson, interviews Patsy Bass - Reefton Distilling Co.
Listen to the Podcast

The Spinoff – 9 May 2021
Business
West Coast spirit: How a little distillery is revitalising Reefton – by Michael Andrew
thespinoff.co.nz/business/09-05-2021/a-magical-morning-at-the-reefton-distilling-co/

NZ Herald – 4 May 2021
Travel
GO NZ: Mother's Day treat ideas and best restaurants around New Zealand – By Anna King Shahab
www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/go-nz-mothers-day-treat-ideas-and-best-restaurants-around-new-zealand/W76SARA6XQFOE6HKRAQFUIP3JQ/

Swanndri Blog – March 18 2021
Swanndri Due West: Reefton Distilling Co
www.swanndri.co.nz/blog/swanndri-due-west-reefton-distilling-co

Fine Wine Delivery – March 15 2021
Reefton Distilling Co. A Modern Distillery from an Age Old Town
www.finewinedelivery.co.nz/blog-post/reefton-distilling-co-a-modern-distillery-from-an-age-old-town/567

Broadsheet – March 10 2021
Little Biddy makes Tayberry Pink Gins from rainwater captured on New Zealand’s West Coast – by Evan Jones
www.broadsheet.com.au/national/food-and-drink/article/little-biddy-makes-tayberry-pink-gins-rainwater-captured-new-zealands-west-coast

The Snowball Effect Blog – March 8 2021
Four female founders we’re following closely
Patsy Bass talks to Emily Heazlewood
www.snowballeffect.co.nz/blog/four-female-founders-were-following-closely

The Farmlander – March 2021
Industry News
Dare to dream Big – Pg 23
Patsy Bass talks to The Farmlander about her career path and what has inspired her
issuu.com/farmlands/docs/far_10005_the_farmlander_march_2021_final-web/22

Heritage New Zealand Magazine – Issue 160 Autumn 2021
Burning Bright – by Matt Philp
Matt Philp visits Reefton and Reefton Distilling Co. to find out more about how this small West Coast town residents are preserving and conserving its heritage.
issuu.com/heritagenz/docs/heritagenz_160/44
AND
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=GS_OFDQXaXw

Toast Magazine - February 20 2021
Raise a Gin Glass to Reefton’s 150th Anniversary
www.toastmag.co.nz/news/raise-a-gin-glass-to-reeftons-150th-anniversary

Drinksbiz – February March 2021
Clear Appeal – Vodka Report
Pg 62 + 64 Review Wild Rain Vodka
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/digital-archive/february-march-2021/

Stuff – 15 Feb 2021
Ghost towns and shipwrecks: Why every Kiwi should tour the West Coast - by Claudia Babirat
www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/nz/west-coast/124244573/ghost-towns-and-shipwrecks-why-every-kiwi-should-tour-the-west-coast

Meeting Newz – January/ February 2021
Industry News
Famil highlights West Coast Experience
Page 6
www.meetingnewz.co.nz/images/stories/digital-edition/mn-jan-feb-2021/6/

Style – January 13 2021
Tickled Pink – by Kate Preece
Page 58
Kate Preece reviews Little Biddy Gin – Pink
www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65199851/style-january-13-2021/58