In the Media – 2025
2025
Drinksbiz – 14 May 2025
Industry News
Big wins for Kiwi spirits at 2025 SFWSC
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/big-wins-for-kiwi-spirits-at-2025-sfwsc
Drinksbiz – May/ June 2025
SPIRITS NEWS
Reefton counts down to first whisky release
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/drinksbiz_may_june_2025/80
The Shout – 30 April 2025
World Drinks Awards 2025 round one winners announced – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/world-drinks-awards-2025-round-one-winners-announced/
REX Rural Exchange – 11 April 2025
Polly Logan - Internationally renowned whisky expert
Scottish Whisky Industry expert Polly Logan chats to Dom George about her trip to NZ, her association with Reefton Distilling Co., and her career working for some of Scotland's most famous distilleries. Listen to the Podcast or via your favourite App – Apple, Omny, Spotify
Scenic Hotel Group – April 2025
Scenic Hotel Group, Punakaiki, Take the Scenic Route
Enjoy the journey – love the destination
Episode 1 – Christchurch to Punakaki – featuring Reefton’s Little Biddy Gin (2:15 TO 2:39)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eed_nU3UeAw
Scenic Hotel Group – 4 April 2025
Scenic Hotel make a detour to Reefton and enjoy a Little Biddy Gin tasting at the Reefton Distilling Co.
www.facebook.com/reel/1223354165813826
Development West Coast – 3 April 2025
Reefton Distilling Co. celebrate all things whisky with the inaugural Legacy Event for Moonlight Creek Whisky Cask Owners.
westcoast.co.nz/news/pioneers-and-visionaries---reefton-distilling-co/
TVNZ Breakfast – 26 March 2025
Development West Coast chief executive, Heath Milne, joins Breakfast to discuss an exciting opportunity on the West Coast – including B-Roll with cameo of Reefton Distilling Co.
www.facebook.com/100067554055973/videos/1339377013934705
Restaurant & Café – 10 March 2025
Bar & Beverage/ Local/ News
Moonlight Creek Whisky Details Released
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/moonlight-creek-whisky-details-released/
Earthlabs Expeditions – 5 March 2025
The next great gold rush that you’ve never heard of... – with Jonathan Brazaeu
Featuring Reefton Distilling Co at 2m:25s & 18m:57s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3h-8qi_xVQ
REX Rural Exchange – 6 March 2025
Patsy Bass - Top 50 women in food & drink NZ
Host Dom George talks with Reefton Distilling Co. CEO Patsy Bass about winning gold at the World Whiskies Awards, the recent DramFest event and Patsy's inclusion as one of the top 50 Women in Food & Drink NZ.
www.rova.nz/podcasts/rex-podcast/episodes/patsy-bass-top-50-women-in-food-drink-nz
Or listen via your favourite App – Apple, Omny, Spotify
Development West Coast - 3 March 2025
News
Reefton’s New Gold
www.westcoast.co.nz/news/reeftons-new-gold
Food & Beverage Industry News – 28 February 2025
Food Manufacturing, New Products, News
Reefton Distilling releases details on its new single malt – by Zahrarose Moussa
www.foodmag.com.au/reefton-distilling-releases-details-on-its-new-single-malt/
Restaurant & Café – 28 February 2025
Features, News, Women In Business
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/women-in-business-patsy-bass-reefton-distilling-co/
Restaurant & Café – February 2025, Issue 18
Women in Business
From Rural to World Stage
issuu.com/supermarketnewsnz/docs/restaurant_caf_magazine_february_2025/26
DramFest - 26 February 2025
DramFest’s Visiting Experts
Drinksbiz – 24 February 2025
Industry News
Golds for Kiwis at World Whiskies Awards
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/golds-for-kiwis-at-world-whiskies-awards
AND
Drinksbiz – March April issue
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/drinksbiz_march_april_2025/78
Food & Beverage Industry News – 21 February 2025
Food Manufacturing, International News, News
Reefton Distilling Co.’s founder named one of New Zealand’s Top 50 Women in Food & Drink by Adam McCleery
StopPress – 21 February 2025
NEWS
Reefton Distilling Co. boss receives national recognition - by StopPress Team
stoppress.co.nz/news/reefton-distilling-co-boss-receives-national-recognition/
Development West Coast – 20 February 2025
News
Patsy Bass named as one of New Zealand’s top 50 Women in Food & Drink
westcoast.co.nz/news/patsy-bass-named-as-one-of-new-zealands-top-50-women
Cuisine – 19 February 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand's most influential & inspiring women in food & drink 2025 – by Mia Benett
www.cuisine.co.nz/aotearoa-new-zealands-top-50-most-influential-inspiring-women-in-food-drink-2025
The Shout – 19 February 2025
The Shout NZ’s Gin Showcase: Your guide to exceptional gins – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/gin-showcase-your-guide-to-exceptional-gins
The Urban List – 14 January 2025
Food & Drink
The Best Artisanal Gins In NZ So You Can Level Up Your G&T Game – by Jess Willemse
www.theurbanlist.com/nz/a-list/best-gins-nz
Development West Coast – 12 February 2025
Reefton Distilling Co.’s Moonlight Creek achieves Gold
westcoast.co.nz/news/moonlight-creek-achieves-gold
Restaurant & Café - 12 February 2025
Bar & Beverage, Distilleries, News
Gold for Reefton’s Moonlight Creek.
Reefton Distilling Co.'s acclaimed whisky Moonlight Creek has achieved gold at the World Whiskies Awards 2025
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/gold-for-reeftons-moonlight-creek
Food & Beverage Industry News – 12 February 2025
Reefton Distilling Co. achieves Gold at the World Whiskies Awards – By Adam McCleery
www.foodmag.com.au/reefton-distilling-co-achieves-gold-at-the-world-whiskies-awards
TripAdvisor – 2025
THE 15 BEST New Zealand Distilleries (2025)
www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g255104-Activities-c36-t176-New_Zealand.html
Distilled Spirits Aotearoa – 2025
NZ Distillery Trail