In the Media – 2023

Drinksbiz – October- November 2023 
The Perfect Pour
Spirits Report – Gin
Features Little Biddy Gin and Flavour Gallery Gin Series Pages 68 and 72
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_october_november_2023_issuu/58

Restaurant & Café Magazine – 28 September 2023 
Bar & Beverage
Gallery Lounge opens in Wellington
QT Wellington launches the city’s newest gin bar. The inaugural partner and first exhibition is Reefton Distilling Co’s Little Biddy Gin.
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/gallery-lounge-opens-in-wellington/

Hotel Magazine – 28 September 2023 
QT Wellington open GALLERY LOUNGE
the famous art collection that adorns QT Wellington’s walls now sets the scene for sipping and swirling gin-based drinks in partnership with hero distillers who act as artists of an exhibition.
hotelmagazine.co.nz/2023/09/28/qt-wellington-open-gallery-lounge/

Newstalk ZB – 23 September 2023 
Lifestyle/ Travel
Mike Yardley: Spring brilliance in Buller
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/travel/mike-yardley-spring-brilliance-in-buller

SELECT Magazine incorporating WINE NZ – Spring 2023 
Reefton Distilling Co. signs contract to supply whisky to Scotland
issuu.com/www.affinityads.com/docs/select_spring23_web/32

Unfiltered – The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Magazine - Issue 84 August 2023 
Distillery Profile
Reefton – a New Zealand trailblazer
Find out more about the first distillery in New Zealand to sign a deal to bring its whisky to Society members
unfiltered.smws.com/unfiltered-08-2023/distillery-profile-reefton

AND
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZnREURB1NA

Drinksbiz – August - September 2023
SPIRITS NEWS – Pg 82
Reefton Distilling Co. to supply whisky to Scotland
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_august_september_2023_issuu/82

Drinksbiz – August - September 2023
SPIRITS NEWS – Pg 84
Moonlight Creek Founders Cask’s on offer
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_august_september_2023_issuu/84

REX Rural Exchange – 28 July 2023
Food & Drink
Cheers to Success: West Coast Distillery shines at 2023 SIP Awards – by Dominic George
www.rexonline.co.nz/home/rural/2023/07/cheers-to-success-west-coast-distillery-shines-at-2023-sip-awards-.html

REX Today – 26 July 2023
The awards keep coming in for Reefton Distilling Co. Dominic George chats to Founder & CEO of Reefton Distilling Co. Patsy Bass about their recent achievements at the SIP Awards 2023
omny.fm/shows/rural-exchange/founder-ceo-of-reefton-distilling-co-patsy-bass

Trip Advisor 2023
10 Best New Zealand Distilleries in New Zealand
www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Attractions-g255104-Activities-c36-t176-New_Zealand.html

Air New Zealand – 21 July 2023
West Coast itinerary for 10 days
Day 2- Spend a couple of hours delving into the world of boutique spirits at the Reefton Distilling Co.
www.airnewzealand.co.nz/destination-hokitika-west-coast-itinerary
AND
Food & Drink Adventures on the West Coast
www.airnewzealand.co.nz/destination-hokitika-restaurants

The Farmlander – Winter 2023 – 3 July 2023
Liquid Gold – by Niko Kloeten
Pg 64
issuu.com/farmlands/docs/farmlander_winter2023_issuu/64

The Shout – 12 June 2023
Kiwi liquor brands continue to win on the international stage – By Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/kiwi-liquor-brands-winning-on-the-international-stage

RNZ Country Life – 9 June 2023
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's news
03:50 minutes into the newsclip to 05:13
www.rnz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=2018893722
www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/countrylife/audio/2018893722/rural-news-wrap

REX Today – 9 June 2023
REX Today host Dominic George talks to Patsy Bass about Reefton Distilling Co. signing a multi-year contract to supply whisky to Edinburgh’s Scotch Malt Whisky Society
omny.fm/shows/rural-exchange/patsy-bass-reefton-distilling-co-1

Stuff – Nelson Mail – 8 June 2023
Edinburgh whisky society invites Reefton drop into the family – by Regional Reporters
www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/300900849/edinburgh-whisky-society-invites-reefton-drop-into-the-family

Restaurant & Café – 8 June 2023
BAR AND BEVERAGE
New Zealand Scotch makes it to Scotland
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/new-zealand-scotch-makes-it-to-scotland/

Broadsheet – 8 June 2023
FOOD & DRINK
Bite Size: New Zealand’s Latest in Food and Drink News
Reefton Distilling Co is now officially Scots-approved
www.broadsheet.com.au/new-zealand/food-and-drink/article/bite-size-new-zealands-latest-food-and-drink-news-june-8-2023

Otago Daily Times - 8 June 2023
BUSINESS
Scottish society to promote West Coast whisky
www.odt.co.nz/business/scottish-society-promote-west-coast-whisky

Star News – 8 June 2023
CANTERBURY/ NATIONAL
Big break for whiskey distillery
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/big-break-whiskey-distillery

Drinksbiz – 8 June 2023
INDUSTRY NEWS
Reefton Distilling Co. to supply whisky to Scotland
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/reefton-distilling-co-to-supply-whisky-to-scotland

RNZ – Morning Report – 8 June 2023
WORLD
West Coast distillery to supply whisky to Scotland
Founder and chief executive Patsy Bass spoke to Corin Dann
www.rnz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=2018893519
www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018893519/west-coast-distillery-to-supply-whisky-to-scotland

NZ Herald – The Country – 7 June 2023
Reefton Distilling Co. first in New Zealand to supply whisky to Scotland
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/reefton-distilling-co-first-in-new-zealand-to-supply-whisky-to-scotland/VFUQNC7OSZHSDGTEHG54QMSN2U/

RNZ - 7 June 2023
BUSINESS/ COUNTRY
West Coast whiskey distillery first from NZ to supply Scotch Malt Whisky Society
www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/491505/west-coast-whiskey-distillery-firstfrom-nz-to-supply-scotch-malt-whisky-society

Foodticker – 7 June 2023
SPIRITS
Reefton Distilling Co. in Scottish whisky win
https://www.foodticker.co.nz/tag/reefton-distilling-co/

RNZ Midday Rural News – 7 June 2023
News from the rural farming sector with Susan Murray - 12.35pm
03:34 into the newsclip to 05:27
https://www.rnz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=2018893394
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ruralnews/audio/2018893394/midday-rural-news-for-7-june-2023

RNZ Business News – 7 June 2023
Business News with Anan Zaki -  6.53AM
02:24 into the newsclip to 03:31
www.rnz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=2018893329
www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2018893329/business-news-for-7-june-2023

LiquorLand Toast – 6 June 2023
Gin Yummy: Reefton Distilling Gets Playful! by Hayley McLarin
www.toastmag.co.nz/spirits/reefton-distilling-flavour-gallery/

Exporter Today – 7 June 2023
In the News
Reefton Distilling Supplies Whisky to Scotland
exportertoday.co.nz/news/reefton-distilling-supplies-whisky-scotland

The Whisky Manual – 6 June 2023
New Zealand Tour 4: Reefton – by Dave Broom
thewhiskymanual.uk/new-zealand-tour-4-reefton/

The Post – 3 June 2023 
11 NZ attractions that are better in winter – by Laura Thornber
Laura Thornber looks at “New Zealand attractions that are at their best when it’s frigid outside.”
www.thepost.co.nz/travel/350016990/11-nz-attractions-are-better-winter 

The Press – 3 June 2023
11 NZ attractions that are better in winter – by Lorna Thornber
Reefton Distilling Co and a real-life western
www.thepress.co.nz/a/travel/350016990/11-nz-attractions-that-are-better-in-winter

Distillation NZ 23 – The New Zealand Distillers’ Conference
NZ Story of Success
Patsy Bass – Founder and Chief Executive – Reefton Distilling Co.
avenues.eventsair.com/new-zealand-distillers-conference-2023/speakers

2023 New Zealand Spirits Awards
Meet the Judges
Elizabeth Scott – Distiller, Reefton Distilling Co.
www.spiritsawardsnz.nz/judges

Gough Investments
Building Partnerships
Direct Investments
Reefton Distilling Co.
gough.co.nz/investments

Foodticker – 15 May 2023
Reefton Distilling Co. topping up coffers – by Bridget O'Connell
The West Coast spirits powerhouse is opening up to new investors as it looks to add to its gin-centric premium spirits range by building out its whisky business
www.foodticker.co.nz/tag/reefton-distilling-co/

Development West Coast – 12 May 2023
TRENZ attendees treated to a taste of The Coast
https://westcoast.co.nz/news/trenz-attendees-treated-to-a-taste-of-the-coast/

Development West Coast – 10 May 2023
West Coast being showcased at TRENZ
https://westcoast.co.nz/news/west-coast-being-showcased-at-trenz/

Cuisine Magazine – 6 March 2023
Kindred Spirits – by Tash McGill
www.cuisine.co.nz/kindred-spirits

Shepherdess - NGAHURU AUTUMN 2023
Our Land and Water
The Gin Genie – As told to Jennifer Little
www.shepherdess.co.nz
View Article

Our land and Water – 21 February 2023
Winning the green premium for beverages - Annabel McAleer
Webinar in partnership between The Value Project and NZTE. Hear from the founders of a range of Kiwi beverage brands that are successfully winning the ‘green premium’ and re-investing that premium in sustainable production - including Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co. (18M (minutes):22 S (secs) into the webinar to 23M:40S + 30M.18S to 30M.38S + 36:39 to 37:50 + 44.24 to 45:23 + 47:26 to 48:12 + 50:09 to 50.48)
wwwourlandandwater.nz/news/winning-the-green-premium-for-beverages

Indulge – 14 February 2023
EAT
Little Biddy Australian Launch
wwwindulgemagazine.net/little-biddy-australian-launch

Woman Magazine – 10 February 2023
Food & Drink, What’s On
The best boutique distilleries to enjoy around the country – by Peter Dragicevich
wwwwomanmagazine.co.nz/the-best-boutique-distilleries-to-enjoy-around-the-country

Delicious Magazine – 27 January 2023
New Bites
One of New Zealand's top premium gins officially launches in Australia
www.delicious.com.au/food-files/news-articles/gallery/news-bites-best-food-updates-events-week-jan-27/btu9kk2d

Foodticker – 24 January 2023
The Wrap – by Staff Reporter
Reefton Distilling Co launches across Australia.
www.foodticker.co.nz/tuesday-24-january

Global Travel Media – 19 January 2023
Leading NZ Gin Little Biddy Launches in Australia
wwweglobaltravelmedia.com.au/2023/01/19/leading-nz-gin-little-biddy-launches-in-australia