In the Media – 2022
The Feed – 16 December 2022
Reefton Distilling Co. How to build a brand from nowhere – by Ben Fahy
thefeed.co.nz/news/8002/
The Value Project – 16 December 2022
A nod to the past, an eye on the future – The Reefton Distilling Co. Story – by Ben Fahy
ourlandandwater.nz/news/a-nod-to-the-past-an-eye-on-the-future-the-reefton-distilling-co-story/
Stuff – 11 December 2022
Nine ways to grow a sustainable food business – by The Value Project
www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/130624536/nine-ways-to-grow-a-sustainable-food-business
Restaurant & Cafe – 8 December 2022
BAR & BEVERAGE, INDUSTRY, INTERNATIONAL, LOCAL, NEWS
An Iconic Partnership
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/an-iconic-partnership/
Newsroom – 7 December 2022
Business
Sustainable Future
‘Conscious foodies’ happy to pay more, research finds – by Nikki Mandow
www.newsroom.co.nz/sustainable-future/conscious-foodies-happy-to-pay-more-research-finds
Newsroom – 20 November 2022
Summer Newsroom
West Coast economy surges ahead of the rest – by Lois Williams
www.newsroom.co.nz/west-coast-economy-surges-ahead-of-the-rest
REX Today – 8 November 2022
REX Today FM host Dominic George talks to Angus Hay and Patsy Bass about the laying down of their first Moonlight Creek Whisky
link directly to the interview:
ROVA
omny.fm/shows/rural-exchange/patsy-bass-angus-hay-reefton-distilling-co?in_playlist=podcast
Player FM
player.fm/series/rex-1532051/patsy-bass-angus-hay-reefton-distilling-co
Glengarry – Issue 287 2022
Gin – Gems available for your summer sipping
Page 39
issuu.com/testgg/docs/287-nov-dec_2022-web/38
Today FM – REX Today – 3 October 2022
REX Today host Dominic George talks to Patsy Bass about the opening of Reefton Distilling Co.’s new distillery on the West Coast
omny.fm/shows/rural-exchange/patsy-bass-reefton-distilling-co
Drinksbiz – 4 October 2022
Industry News
Reefton Distilling Co. opens new distillery
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/reefton-distilling-co-opens-new-distillery
Toast Magazine – 4 October 2022
New Little Biddy Hazy Spiced Apple
toastmag.co.nz/news/little-biddy-hazy-spiced-apple/
WineNZ Magazine – Spring 2022
Distilled by Design
Kiwi Gin choosing the best from the best – by Gilbert Petersen
Pages 49 and 50
issuu.com/www.affinityads.com/docs/winenz_spring22_lr_003_ff07f4b07df8b3/48
The NBR – 8 September 2022
Retail
Reefton Distilling Co builds momentum in Australia – By Jonathan Mitchell
The niche drinks company also had its new distillery commissioned this month.
www.nbr.co.nz/retail/reefton-distilling-builds-momentum-in-australia-new-facility/
NZ House & Garden – September 2022
Imbibe – by Nikki Birrell
Award Winning Local Vodkas – Wild Rain
Page 156
fairfaxmagazines.pressreader.com/nz-house-garden/20220901
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www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/nz-house-garden/20220901/page/156/textview
ChristchurchNZ
Gin Distilleries In and Around Ōtautahi Christchurch
www.christchurchnz.com/explore/explorechc/food-and-drink/gin-distilleries-in-and-around-otautahi-christchurch
The Shout – September 2022
The Junipers – NZ Gin Awards 2022
Contemporary Modern Gin – GOLD; Little Biddy Gin – Snow
NZ Flavoured Gin – GOLD & Best in Class ; Little Biddy Gin – Hazy Spiced Apple
issuu.com/theintermediagroup/docs/the_shout_nz_september_2022/9
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Just add Vodka
Tash McGill discusses NZ’s excellent water sources and our premium vodka
issuu.com/theintermediagroup/docs/the_shout_nz_september_2022/16
Glengarry – Issue 285 2022
The Kiwi Spirit
Page 21
issuu.com/testgg/docs/wl_285-aug-sept_2022-web/20
Stuff – 21 July 2022
The booming West Coast town with ‘zero’ homes to rent – unless they are Airbnbs – by Joanne Naish
www.stuff.co.nz/national/129303246/the-booming-west-coast-town-with-zero-homes-to-rent--unless-they-are-airbnbs
Spirits Beacon – 19 July 2022
Regional Guide: The Pacific Islands
New Zealand – A look at some NZ Gins
spiritsbeacon.com/guides/spirits/regional-guide-the-pacific-islands
Restaurant & Café – 18 July 2022
Meet the Distiller: Reefton Distilling Co.
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/meet-the-distiller-reefton-distilling-co/
NZ House & Garden – July 2022
Imbibe – Drinks Edit - by Nikki Birrell
Page 159
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/nz-house-garden/20220701/page/159/textview
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/nz-house-garden/20220701
NZTE – 4 July 2022
31 NZ business leaders join Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Australia
www.nzte.govt.nz/blog/31-nz-business-leaders-join-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-in-australia
Glengarry – Issue 284 2022
Keeping it local
Page 18
issuu.com/testgg/docs/wl_284-jun-jul_2022-web_003_/18
Development West Coast – 12 June 2022
Reefton Booms Again
Making Reefton rainwater sexy
westcoast.co.nz/news/reefton-booms-again
RNZ – 12 June 2022
Reefton prospers as locals show 'entrepreneurial spirit' by Samantha Gee
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/468951/reefton-prospers-as-locals-show-entrepreneurial-spirit
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Newshub – 12 June 2022
West Coast town Reefton bucks COVID-19 trend with 40 pct increase in visitor spending during pandemic – by Samantha Gee
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2022/06/west-coast-town-reefton-bucks-covid-19-trend-with-40-pct-increase-in-visitor-spending-during-pandemic.html
Urban List – 10 June 2022
The Best Artisanal Gins in NZ so you can level up your G&T – by Jess Willemse
www.theurbanlist.com/nz/a-list/best-gins-nz
The Shout – 23 May 2022
New Zealand Spirits Awards 2022 medal winners announced - By Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/new-zealand-spirits-awards-2022-medal-winners-announced/
View Auckland – May 2022
Eat & Drink
Best Gin
viewauckland.co.nz/best-gin-nz/
NZ Herald – 26 April 2022
Travel
New Zealand's distillery boom: Some of the best local gin, vodka and whiskey – by Ewan McDonald
www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/new-zealands-distillery-boom-some-of-the-best-local-gin-vodka-and-whiskey/TCDOT5YGWEECOCAKZL2PORQZQU/
Drinksbiz – February/ March 2022
New Global Ambassador for Reefton Distilling
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_february_march_2022_issuu/12
AA Traveller - Must Do’s – Upper South Island – 23 February 2022
Wild about the West Coast
The Story Behind a Gin
issuu.com/aatraveller/docs/ebook_complete_usi_must_dos_2022-3/s/17359537
TV One – 17 February 2022
Seven Sharp’s Julian Lee looks at New Zealand’s great gin rush and how Little Biddy Gin is like "Drinking the West Coast"!
www.facebook.com/watch?v=637773447507788
MiNDFOOD – 2 February 2022
STYLE
Sample something new: innovative Kiwi gin-makers you should have on your radar – by Kathryn Chung
www.mindfood.com/article/sample-something-new-innovative-kiwi-gin-makers-you-should-have-on-your-radar/
The Shout – 27 January 2022
Reefton Distilling Co. appoints Global Brand Ambassador – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/reefton-distilling-co-appoints-global-brand-ambassador/
Stuff – 12 January 2022
New Zealand's least sunny destinations for those who hate the heat – by Siobhan Downes
www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/127480413/new-zealands-least-sunny-destinations-for-those-who-hate-the-heat