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Scapegrace whisky wins 21st May 2026 /

Scapegrace whisky wins

Central Otago’s Scapegrace Distilling Co has claimed three major titles at the 2026 World Drinks Awards, led by top accolades for its core whisky portfolio.


South Island whiskies wins on world stage 30th January 2026 /

South Island whiskies wins on world stage

South Island distilling companies Scapegrace and Reefton Distilling Co have both taken home x medals at the World Whiskies Awards 2026.


Scapegrace takes Australian distribution in-house 30th July 2025 /

Scapegrace takes Australian distribution in-house

Scapegrace Distilling Co is taking control of its Australian distribution from next month, moving to a direct-to-market model supported by a dedicated local sales team.


Scapegrace completes $30m distillery build 13th November 2024 /

Scapegrace completes $30m distillery build

Construction of Scapegrace’s $30m state-of-the-art Central Otago distillery has reached completion.


Scapegrace wins over Waitrose 8th February 2024 /

Scapegrace wins over Waitrose

The Kiwi spirits producer lands a listing it has been chasing “since day one,” securing shelf space in the upmarket British supermarket chain.


Scapegrace partners with NZ Open 18th January 2024 /

Scapegrace partners with NZ Open

Craft distiller Scapegrace is partnering with the New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport, ahead of the 103rd edition of the tournament between Feb 29 and March 3, 2023.


Scapegrace recognised at World Whisky Masters 4th August 2023 /

Scapegrace recognised at World Whisky Masters

Scapegrace Distilling Co has been awarded a master medal at the 2023 The World Whisky Masters.


Scapegrace exhumes Rogue Society, expands products to take on international brands 17th July 2023 /

Scapegrace exhumes Rogue Society, expands products to take on international brands

The spirits producer dusts off the Rogue Society label to take on the mass-market international brands that dominate the NZ market.


Scapegrace’s $25m Central Otago gin palace gets government backing… 24th March 2023 /

Scapegrace’s $25m Central Otago gin palace gets government backing…

New Zealand spirits producer Scapegrace has received government support for its $25m Central Otago distillery expansion.