In the Media – 2026

2026

Food Ticker – 22 July 2026
Reefton back on the fundraising trail
www.foodticker.co.nz/tag/reefton-distilling-co/

Drinksbiz - May/ June 2026
Industry News
New CEO for Reefton Distilling Co
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AND 
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/new-ceo-for-reefton-distilling-co

Cuisine – May 2026
Traffic
Change is in the air at Reefton Distilling Co
www.cuisine.co.nz/traffic-may-2026/

Rural Exchange – 12 March 2026
Reefton Distilling Co. CEO steps down
Host Dom George talks with Patsy Bass, the outgoing CEO of Reefton Distilling Co., about why she's decided to step down, her new role and her reflections after nine years at the helm.
Listen to the Podcast or via your favourite App – Apple, Omny, Spotify

The Shout NZ – 12 March 2026
Business, News, Spirits
Reefton Distilling Co. appoints new CEO by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/reefton-distilling-co-appoints-new-ceo/

Restaurant & Café – 12 March 2026
Reefton Distilling Welcomes Lachlan Boyle
Reefton Distilling Co. has appointed Pic's Leader Lachlan Boyle as CEO for the company's most crucial stage of growth.
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/reefton-distilling-welcomes-lachlan-boyle/

Business Canterbury - The Bold Company Podcast – 5 March 2026
Hannah Weeds and Tim McInnes chat with Reefton Distilling Co.’s Founder Patsy Bass for a behind‑the‑scenes look at a brand built on authenticity, community, and pride in place.
www.businesscanterbury.co.nz/bold-company/s3-episode-2-patsy-bass-reefton-distilling-company
Listen to The Podcast via your favourite App: Spotify, Apple

Drinksbiz – March/ April 2026
Wins for Kiwi distillers at World Whiskies Awards
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/drinksbiz_march_april_2026/74

The Shout NZ – 3 March 2026
Drinks, News, Spirits
Shake up your drinks list with these standout gins – by Charlotte Cowan
The Shout, highlights Little Biddy in a selection of gins offering genuine character, strong serve potential, and broad customer appeal
www.theshout.co.nz/shake-up-your-drinks-list-with-these-standout-gins-2/

Drinksbiz – March/ April 2026
New Little Biddy RTD’s from Reefton
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/drinksbiz_march_april_2026/18

Development West Coast – 29 January 2026
Moonlight Creek wins at World Whiskies Awards
westcoast.co.nz/news/moonlight-creek-wins-at-world-whiskies-awards/

Development West Coast – 16 January 2026
News
From wild ingredients to world-class brands
DWC Chief Executive Heath Milne takes a look at producers transforming pristine West Coast produce into premium, value-added products, earning national and international recognition.
westcoast.co.nz/news/from-wild-ingredients-to-world-class-brands/

The Press – 15 January 2026
The West Coast's new identity: premium food and beverages – by Joanne Naish
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360917030/milk-and-meat-gin-and-cranberries-how-west-coast-reinventing-its-food-economy